PARIS, Ky. (FOX 56) — Cell phones have long been viewed as a distraction. It doesn’t matter if that’s been in the classroom, ...

Although policies can help create structure, they don’t build consistent digital habits—those have to be taught, modeled, ...

Ector County parents may have a lot of questions about how the new statewide cell phone classroom ban will work in ECISD. Ector County ISD is preparing for the new school year by developing plans for ...

A bill that would impose a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools is currently under consideration in the Senate, and has the governor's support. The bill would allow certain exceptions, such as ...

Ohio public schools, charter schools, and STEM schools will be required to ban cell phone use by January 1, 2026. Private schools are exempt from the ban, but some have already implemented similar ...

Ohio public schools will ban cell phones by January 1, 2026, with exceptions for emergencies and medical needs. Private schools are exempt from the ban, but some, including several Christian schools ...

Gov. Murphy has called for a statewide ban on cell phones in schools and proposed a grant program. Districts are divided on the cell phone issue, with some citing safety concerns and others ...

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 ...

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation into law on June 23 banning cell phones in schools. The new law mandates that each public school have a policy that includes a “prohibition on physical ...

New York just put every student’s cell phone on Do Not Disturb—permanently. As Jericho students started their school year, they were one of the first student bodies in the state to adjust to a new ...

Brevard School Board revises its recently implemented electronics ban, permitting high schoolers to use laptops and tablets for educational purposes with teacher approval. Cell phones remain ...

Three Milwaukee area school districts implemented new cell phone policies for the 2024-25 school year, restricting student access during class. The districts have reported improved classroom behavior, ...