Webb suggests skeptical teachers and administrators start by encouraging students to use cell phones outside the classroom for homework. She recommends a free, text-based service called ChaCha, where ...

Last year, I went to a meeting with a few dozen parents from my youngest daughter’s third grade class. All parents had signed a pledge not to give our kids smartphones until high school and social ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Some educators believe technology can be a bad thing, especially for younger students. Technology is a part of a child’s education, but some schools are making changes to find ...

There are exceptions to the rules. As an example, students can use their phones riding to and from school on a school bus if it does not interfere with the driver. Students can also access their ...

Policies vary across districts, from phone caddies to requiring phones be off and away. Research on cell phone impact is ongoing, but educators cite distraction and social media concerns. Parents are ...

Two Amarillo Independent School District principals presented a report to the AISD Board of Trustees Monday evening, July 14 about the recent cell phone policy enacted by the district and how it ...

The state budget bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine bans students from using cell phones under most circumstances in K-12 public schools. Districts must adopt the policy by Jan. 1, 2026. While some ...

CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — Teachers from across Johnston County are voicing concerns over the district’s recently approved cell phone policy, which regulates usage by both students and staff. “The vast ...

Class is now back in session for students across Oregon. Schools are navigating a new statewide ban on cellphones in the classroom, as well as the growing use of artificial intelligence among both ...

The executive order follows the failure to pass a similar bill during the 2025 Legislative session and will help student mental health and learning, governor says By the middle of the upcoming school ...