"The scale of the issue is significant. According to a 2023 report from Common Sense Media, 97% of students between the ages of 11 and 17 use their cellphones at least once during the school day. These students spend a median of 43 minutes online each day during school hours. Social media, YouTube, and gaming were the students' top cellphone uses."
"Data from the National Center for Education Statistics published in 2025 shows that 77% of public schools ban cellphones during classes. Some 38% of schools have cellphone policies that restrict use outside of class as well-including during free periods, between classes, or during extracurricular activities. Policymakers in different states and educators in school districts across the country are putting into place a variety of solutions. Some rely on partial restrictions, while others enforce complete bans."
Cellphone use during the school day is widespread, with 97% of 11- to 17-year-olds using phones at least once and a median of 43 minutes online during school hours. Social media, YouTube, and gaming are the primary uses. Seventy-seven percent of public schools ban cellphones during classes, and 38% extend restrictions beyond class time to free periods, transitions, or extracurriculars. Policymakers and districts are implementing a range of responses from partial restrictions to complete bans. Digital technologies remain integral to classrooms, enabling instruction, collaboration, and personalized learning while schools seek balance with minimizing distraction.
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