NYC begins first day of school with eyes on cellphone usage, youth mental health
Briefly

"So it's not a system-wide ban, but we're going to study those 800 schools because they're doing it in different ways, and we want to learn from that." - Chancellor David Banks reflects the city's cautious approach to cellphone rules, indicating the importance of understanding various implementations before a wider ban is considered.
"What we don't want to do is put out a ban and then have to reverse it... We want to do it right and make sure students understand why we're doing it." - Mayor Eric Adams emphasizes the city's intention to approach cellphone use thoughtfully, recognizing the adverse effects of social media on youth.
Read at NBC New York
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