A study shows that cellphone bans didn't improve US students' test scores - Engadget

"The study concluded that cellphone bans had 'consistently close to zero' effect on test scores, indicating that such policies may not yield the desired academic improvements."

"While there was a temporary rise in disciplinary incidents and a short-term drop in student well-being, improvements were observed in later years, suggesting a potential adjustment period."

"The researchers noted that the ban showed 'little evidence of effects on school attendance, self-reported classroom attention, or perceived online bullying,' questioning the overall efficacy of such restrictions."

A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that cellphone bans in schools had negligible effects on test scores. The research analyzed data from over 40,000 schools between 2019 and 2026. While there was a temporary increase in disciplinary incidents and a short-term decline in student well-being, improvements were noted in later years. The study indicated no significant changes in school attendance, classroom attention, or online bullying perceptions. Long-term effects remain uncertain as the study only covered three years post-ban.

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