When the screens are out of the way, kids are back to being kids—without the temptation to zone out electronically.

As the concern over cell phones in the classroom rises, banning them from schools will not solve the deep-rooted issue, says ...

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As a mom of a teen and tweens, managing cell phones and screen time has been a moving target. I want my kids to be able to call me—and yes, call their friends—but I’m also incredibly aware of the ...

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CASSOPOLIS, Mich. (WSBT) — A bill in the Michigan legislature right now would require schools to implement a policy on cell phones. Many districts already restrict cell phone usage in the classroom, ...

Many schools across the U.S. have floated the idea of banning cellphones in classrooms, and these bans largely have bipartisan support. Currently, 35 states have some rules or policies regarding ...

When my friends and I walked into homeroom on the first day of school this year, my teacher told all of us to put our phones in a black plastic box on an old desk by the classroom door. Handing over ...

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (KY3) - Students heading to school later this month in Mountain Home will be greeted with new “phone lockers.” In today’s modern age, nearly, if not all, junior high and high ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Phone-free classroom policies are getting high marks in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. They are also inspiring other school districts to take action. Governor Gavin ...

KENNESAW, Ga. — A ban on cell phones in Marietta City Schools classrooms has improved teacher well-being and job satisfaction in addition to increasing student engagement, according to preliminary ...