A large urban district in Florida saw an increase in student test scores. A smaller school district in rural California is experiencing a dramatic decline in student behavioral problems. The reason ...

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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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many teenagers don’t want schools to ban cellphones all day, but a sizable share say limits during class make sense. A new Pew Research Center survey finds that 41% of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 support ...

Kansas lawmakers are considering legislation that would restrict or ban student cell phone use during the school day, ...

(The Center Square) – As the concern over cell phones in the classroom rises, banning them from schools will not solve the deep-rooted issue, says the founder of Opal, a phone app that helps users ...