""I started hearing, 'Oh, I'm so bored. I can't get on my phone after I do my work or during lunchtime.' Once they lock into these stories, they don't seem to care about their phones at all.""
""I've had teachers telling me they've noticed students are doing a better job making eye contact and just engaging in conversation than they were before.""
Texas has joined over two dozen states in restricting cellphone use in public schools to reduce distractions and improve focus. Early results show a significant increase in library book checkouts, with a 24% rise in the Dallas Independent School District. Students are engaging more in face-to-face conversations and activities during lunch. However, critics raise safety concerns regarding emergency communication and the lack of a uniform approach. Despite these changes, Texas students face ongoing challenges with literacy, as evidenced by declining reading scores in recent assessments.
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