New York's educational environment could see enhanced academic success and well-being through a statewide cellphone ban during school hours, as evidenced by changes observed in students' behavior. A leader from United Charter High Schools reports positive changes after enacting a ban, highlighting increased classroom engagement, reduced disruptions, and better focus. Research supports these observations, showing that smartphones, even when not in use, can impair cognitive capacity. The article urges policymakers to maintain strict regulations on cellphone use to foster improved learning experiences across schools.
Last year, I visited a student lounge where every student was scrolling through social media. This year, post cellphone ban, they were engaging face-to-face.
Teachers report that students are more engaged, disruptions are down, and academic focus has improved due to the cellphone ban, leading to more classroom time.
Research indicates that the mere presence of a smartphone can decrease cognitive capacity, which supports the need for a cellphone ban in schools.
If we aim to improve student learning and well-being, we must stand firm against weakening Gov. Hochul's proposed statewide cellphone ban.
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