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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to make California schools phone-free. Here's when it takes effect

California mandates limits on smartphone use in schools to combat mental health issues and improve academic focus.

California legislators want school districts to limit, prohibit smartphone use in schools

California will mandate school districts to restrict smartphone use among students by July 2026.
The bill has bipartisan support and follows calls for tighter regulations on phone usage in schools.

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

Growing calls in England for a law to ban smartphones in schools due to concerns over children's mental health and social media usage.

Banning smartphones from school? What a brilliant idea | Catherine Price

Banning smartphones in schools can positively impact students' focus and social interaction, with potential legislation in New York coming up.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to make California schools phone-free. Here's when it takes effect

California mandates limits on smartphone use in schools to combat mental health issues and improve academic focus.

California legislators want school districts to limit, prohibit smartphone use in schools

California will mandate school districts to restrict smartphone use among students by July 2026.
The bill has bipartisan support and follows calls for tighter regulations on phone usage in schools.

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

Growing calls in England for a law to ban smartphones in schools due to concerns over children's mental health and social media usage.

Banning smartphones from school? What a brilliant idea | Catherine Price

Banning smartphones in schools can positively impact students' focus and social interaction, with potential legislation in New York coming up.
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#education

Academy with 35,000 pupils to ban smartphones over feared link to poor mental health

Ormiston academies are banning phones in schools to address student mental health decline linked to social media use.

Mobile phones could be banned for secondary school students, Education Minister Norma Foley says

Minister Foley plans to ban smartphones in secondary schools due to negative impacts on learning and cyberbullying.

One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use

Ormiston Academies Trust is banning smartphones to improve student learning and mental health.

Do School Phone Bans Help Kids?

Growing trend of school phone bans impacting millions of students.
Emergence of low-tech solutions like Yondr pouches to combat smartphone distractions in classrooms.

First school to ban smartphones adds to pressure on Starmer to protect children

Growing public concern over smartphone use among children is leading to school bans for those aged under 16.
Parents overwhelmingly support educational initiatives addressing social media dangers.

Academy with 35,000 pupils to ban smartphones over feared link to poor mental health

Ormiston academies are banning phones in schools to address student mental health decline linked to social media use.

Mobile phones could be banned for secondary school students, Education Minister Norma Foley says

Minister Foley plans to ban smartphones in secondary schools due to negative impacts on learning and cyberbullying.

One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use

Ormiston Academies Trust is banning smartphones to improve student learning and mental health.

Do School Phone Bans Help Kids?

Growing trend of school phone bans impacting millions of students.
Emergence of low-tech solutions like Yondr pouches to combat smartphone distractions in classrooms.

First school to ban smartphones adds to pressure on Starmer to protect children

Growing public concern over smartphone use among children is leading to school bans for those aged under 16.
Parents overwhelmingly support educational initiatives addressing social media dangers.
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#education-policy

How Has a Ban on Smartphones in Schools Affected You?

The growing bipartisan call for banning smartphones in schools is gaining momentum across different states like California, Florida, Indiana, and New York.

Going back in time': the schools across Europe banning mobile phones

Calvijn College's ban on smartphones rejuvenated student interactions and restored a sense of community, highlighting the impact of technology on social culture.

CA passes bill requiring schools to devise plan to ban or limit phones during the school day

California's Phone-Free Schools Act mandates plans to limit smartphone use in public schools by 2026.

West London school to ban smartphones that 'take away childhood' and only allow 'brick' devices

Banning smartphones for young kids helps preserve their childhood and improve focus at school.
The school's survey shows excessive phone notifications impact student concentration.

Smartphone ban for kids 'worth considering' - MPs

The Education Select Committee proposes banning smartphones for under-16s due to serious dangers online, urging government action and parent control.

L.A. school district votes to ban smartphones

LA Unified School District bans smartphones for students to combat distractions and mental health concerns.

How Has a Ban on Smartphones in Schools Affected You?

The growing bipartisan call for banning smartphones in schools is gaining momentum across different states like California, Florida, Indiana, and New York.

Going back in time': the schools across Europe banning mobile phones

Calvijn College's ban on smartphones rejuvenated student interactions and restored a sense of community, highlighting the impact of technology on social culture.

CA passes bill requiring schools to devise plan to ban or limit phones during the school day

California's Phone-Free Schools Act mandates plans to limit smartphone use in public schools by 2026.

West London school to ban smartphones that 'take away childhood' and only allow 'brick' devices

Banning smartphones for young kids helps preserve their childhood and improve focus at school.
The school's survey shows excessive phone notifications impact student concentration.

Smartphone ban for kids 'worth considering' - MPs

The Education Select Committee proposes banning smartphones for under-16s due to serious dangers online, urging government action and parent control.

L.A. school district votes to ban smartphones

LA Unified School District bans smartphones for students to combat distractions and mental health concerns.
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London school to swap smartphones for 'bricks'

The Fulham Boys School has banned smartphones for younger pupils, allowing only basic phones to promote healthier childhood experiences.
#mental-health

NYC public schools 2024-2025: What parents need to know for the new school year

New York City public schools are implementing potential changes like smartphone restrictions to enhance students' mental health as the new academic year begins.

400,000 LA students could be subjected to a cellphone ban

LA Unified School District considering banning smartphones for students to address distractions and mental health issues.

Most high schools in a London borough are banning smartphones. A principal explains how the plan took shape.

A group of schools in Southwark, London, collaborated to ban smartphones, aiming to address issues like bullying, sleep concerns, and excessive screen time.

NYC public schools 2024-2025: What parents need to know for the new school year

New York City public schools are implementing potential changes like smartphone restrictions to enhance students' mental health as the new academic year begins.

400,000 LA students could be subjected to a cellphone ban

LA Unified School District considering banning smartphones for students to address distractions and mental health issues.

Most high schools in a London borough are banning smartphones. A principal explains how the plan took shape.

A group of schools in Southwark, London, collaborated to ban smartphones, aiming to address issues like bullying, sleep concerns, and excessive screen time.
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Hochul's entirely right: Keep smartphones out of schools

Smartphones in school are harmful to children's development.
#child-protection

Hochul calls for smartphone ban for NY school kids

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes smartphone ban in schools to protect kids from harmful technology.

UK govt urged to consider ban on smartphones for under-16s

The Education Select Committee urges the UK government to consider a total ban on smartphones for under-16s due to increased screen time and insufficient protection from online harms.

Hochul calls for smartphone ban for NY school kids

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes smartphone ban in schools to protect kids from harmful technology.

UK govt urged to consider ban on smartphones for under-16s

The Education Select Committee urges the UK government to consider a total ban on smartphones for under-16s due to increased screen time and insufficient protection from online harms.
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MPs urge under-16s UK smartphone ban and statutory ban in schools

MPs recommend banning smartphones for under 16-year-olds and mobile phone use in schools to address screen time impacts on children.

Fighting the smartphone invasion': the French village that voted to ban scrolling in public

A French village has voted to ban people from using smartphones in public, in an effort to combat excessive screen time.
The ban also includes a charter for families, prohibiting screens in the morning, bedrooms, and during meals.

MPs urge under-16s UK smartphone ban and statutory ban in schools

MPs recommend banning smartphones for under 16-year-olds and mobile phone use in schools to address screen time impacts on children.

Fighting the smartphone invasion': the French village that voted to ban scrolling in public

A French village has voted to ban people from using smartphones in public, in an effort to combat excessive screen time.
The ban also includes a charter for families, prohibiting screens in the morning, bedrooms, and during meals.
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Majority of parents want ban on smartphones for children under 16

83% of parents feel smartphones are harmful to children
58% of parents support a ban on smartphones for under-16s
#buxton-boarding-school

What happens when a school bans smartphones? A complete transformation

Buxton boarding school in Massachusetts experimented with banning smartphones on campus and giving students and staff Light Phones instead.
The use of Light Phones resulted in fewer interruptions during class, more meaningful interactions, and less time spent on screens.

What happens when a school bans smartphones? A complete transformation

Buxton boarding school in Massachusetts experimented with banning smartphones on campus and giving students and staff Light Phones instead.
The use of Light Phones resulted in fewer interruptions during class, more meaningful interactions, and less time spent on screens.

What happens when a school bans smartphones? A complete transformation

Buxton boarding school in Massachusetts experimented with banning smartphones on campus and giving students and staff Light Phones instead.
The use of Light Phones resulted in fewer interruptions during class, more meaningful interactions, and less time spent on screens.

What happens when a school bans smartphones? A complete transformation

Buxton boarding school in Massachusetts experimented with banning smartphones on campus and giving students and staff Light Phones instead.
The use of Light Phones resulted in fewer interruptions during class, more meaningful interactions, and less time spent on screens.
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What happens when a school bans smartphones? A complete transformation

Buxton boarding school in Massachusetts experimented with banning smartphones on campus and giving students and staff Light Phones instead.
The use of Light Phones resulted in fewer interruptions during class, more meaningful interactions, and less time spent on screens.

California Joins Growing National Effort to Ban Smartphone Use in Schools

Gov. Newsom advocates for a statewide ban on smartphone use in California schools to reduce distractions and cyberbullying.
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