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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Prep talk: School cellphone bans are forcing students to talk again

The cellphone ban at Mater Dei High has significantly improved social interactions among students during lunch.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

"The harmful impacts of unregulated technology on our children are something our educators and librarians have long been concerned about," said Jessica Tang, president of the American Federation of Teachers, Massachusetts.
Boston
Education
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

There's an Unexpected Side Effect to School Phone Bans

A cellphone ban in NYC schools improved focus but exposed that many students struggle to read analog clocks.
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NYC parents
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Banning smartphones in schools is a win for Gov. Hochul and NY kids

Gov. Kathy Hochul's 'bell-to-bell' cellphone ban aims to improve school environments by restricting phone usage during the school day.
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New York City
fromChalkbeat
7 months ago

NYC educators are pushing the joys of 'distraction-free' schools over fears of 'cellphone ban'

Bell-to-bell cellphone bans in NYC high schools increased student socializing, improved focus, and reduced bullying while adults adapt language and supports for emotional needs.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

PHOTOS: New York City celebrates first day of school | amNewYork

New York Governor Kathy Hochul promoted a new school cellphone ban at M.S. 582, distributing pouches and introducing mascot Frankie Focus to reduce student distractions.
Education
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago

Petaluma school district considers universal phone ban, but students not convinced it will work

Petaluma City Schools may implement a ban on cellphone use during school hours across all grade levels.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
9 months ago

Good Morning, News: Governor Bans Cellphones in Classrooms, Military Infiltrates an LA Park, and Weather Service Cuts Scrutinized After Deadly Texas Flooding

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek warned of significant layoffs in the transportation sector if funding is not secured by the Legislature.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
11 months ago

Here's what the state's 'bell-to-bell' student cellphone ban means for NYC schools

New York's statewide 'bell-to-bell' cellphone ban will require each school to develop its own enforcement plan by August.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

New York lawmakers agree on plan for 'bell-to-bell' school cellphone ban

"We've protected our kids before from cigarettes, alcohol, and drunk driving, and now we're protecting them from addictive technology designed to hijack their attention," Hochul said.
NYC parents
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