The Arlington Public Schools board has implemented a new policy to restrict phone use among elementary and middle school students throughout the school day, while high school students must keep their devices off during instructional time. Superintendent Francisco Durán emphasized that this directive formalizes existing practices at various schools, driven by requests from educators for unified guidance. The increase in support for phone-free environments reflects broader trends seen in several Virginia counties also adopting similar measures.
Virginia's Department of Education has issued a proposal for a statewide ban on cell phones in schools, aiming for compliance with the rules by January 1. This initiative is part of a growing national movement to limit students' access to cell phones during school hours, with several counties already taking decisive action. Superintendent Durán remarked, "We had a lot of feedback from teachers, from principals, asking us to please give some guidance" around phone usage.
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