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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

POSITIVE IMPACT IT HAS MADE AT THEIR SCHOOL. AT SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS SAY STUDENTS USING CELL PHONES IN THE CLASS ROOM HAS BECOME A REAL PROBLEM.... <SOT: CLIP 2330- 00;48;05;10 - THEY ARE ALL ABOUT ...

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 ...

Making the rules for student cellphone access in schools is a tough call for educators. U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., dialed up a bill putting that issue in the spotlight. Cotton sponsored legislation ...

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 ...

(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 ...