After Whitehead posted about the trend, other educators reached out to say they were seeing the same thing, with many sharing ...

The law aims to reduce classroom distractions and improve students' mental health by limiting access to social media during ...

When it comes to screens in classrooms, many will make the claim that it is important for students to learn to use technology. But are there really any students who aren’t going to be learning ...

WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - Many (72 percent) U.S. high school teachers say cell phone distraction is a major problem in the classroom, according to a recent poll by Pew Research Center. The principal at DC ...

Though a step behind some of our neighboring states, lawmakers and Gov. Patrick Morrisey did an important thing with House Bill 2003 this year. It bans the use of cell phones and other personal ...

Seventeen Baltimore County public schools are taking part in a pilot program aimed at teaching responsible cellphone use and limiting distractions in the classroom. The program limits phone access ...

A wave of validation swept over me when I read the many emails from teachers and parents who responded to my column about how overuse of screens in classrooms is hurting education. Even though plenty ...

Creating a distraction-free learning environment is critical for good mental health and academic success. Educators agree cellphones frequently distract students with social media, notifications and ...

Nebraska schools report improved student engagement and reduced classroom distractions following implementation of statewide ...

Governor Kay Ivey signed the FOCUS Act into law May 14, officially banning students' use of smartphones and other wireless devices inside Alabama's public schools. The new law aims to reduce classroom ...

MACON, Ga. — As Georgia’s legislative session concludes this Friday, several education-related bills have cleared final hurdles, while others remain in flux. The General Assembly advanced measures ...