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

New York City is exploring cellphone bans in schools, prioritizing responsible implementation and understanding social media's impact on student mental health.

Crisp: Banish cellphones from American schools? Maybe. Guns? Never

The recent school shooting in Georgia challenges the rationale for banning cellphones in classrooms, underscoring their potential as crucial tools in emergencies.

Most teachers support cellphone bans, but not always the ones in place

A majority of NYC teachers support a cellphone ban, but many believe current policies have failed due to poor execution and lack of support.

Should schools ban cellphones? - Harvard Gazette

Educational opportunities are often missed when focusing solely on formal classroom learning, as significant interactions happen outside of it.
Banning cellphones in schools aims to diminish distractions while enhancing face-to-face communication and social skills among students.

I'm a high school teacher, and my school banned cellphones in the classroom. Every school should do the same.

Banning cellphones in classrooms enhances student engagement and reduces distractions, leading to a more effective learning environment.

TDSB to mull cellphone ban amid renewed concerns of distractions in class | CBC News

A Toronto District School Board trustee is advocating for a board-wide policy on cellphones in class that could include phone bans and social media restrictions.
The trustee argues that the current cellphone policy is challenging to enforce and inconsistent across schools, and a new policy with clearer expectations is needed.

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

New York City is exploring cellphone bans in schools, prioritizing responsible implementation and understanding social media's impact on student mental health.

Crisp: Banish cellphones from American schools? Maybe. Guns? Never

The recent school shooting in Georgia challenges the rationale for banning cellphones in classrooms, underscoring their potential as crucial tools in emergencies.

Most teachers support cellphone bans, but not always the ones in place

A majority of NYC teachers support a cellphone ban, but many believe current policies have failed due to poor execution and lack of support.

Should schools ban cellphones? - Harvard Gazette

Educational opportunities are often missed when focusing solely on formal classroom learning, as significant interactions happen outside of it.
Banning cellphones in schools aims to diminish distractions while enhancing face-to-face communication and social skills among students.

I'm a high school teacher, and my school banned cellphones in the classroom. Every school should do the same.

Banning cellphones in classrooms enhances student engagement and reduces distractions, leading to a more effective learning environment.

TDSB to mull cellphone ban amid renewed concerns of distractions in class | CBC News

A Toronto District School Board trustee is advocating for a board-wide policy on cellphones in class that could include phone bans and social media restrictions.
The trustee argues that the current cellphone policy is challenging to enforce and inconsistent across schools, and a new policy with clearer expectations is needed.
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NYC school goes into lockdown over report of gunman, leaving shaken parents railing against phone ban

The Manhattan high school lockdown highlighted parents' frustrations over cellphone bans, as students used their phones to stay informed during an emergency.

School phone bans under scrutiny after Georgia shooting and frantic texts-'I'm sorry I'm not the best daughter'

The tragedy in Georgia underscores the need for communication tools like cellphones during school emergencies, challenging current bans.
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