Last year, I went to a meeting with a few dozen parents from my youngest daughter’s third grade class. All parents had signed a pledge not to give our kids smartphones until high school and social ...

There are exceptions to the rules. As an example, students can use their phones riding to and from school on a school bus if it does not interfere with the driver. Students can also access their ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Some educators believe technology can be a bad thing, especially for younger students. Technology is a part of a child’s education, but some schools are making changes to find ...

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 ...

When Alabama enacted a new law keeping phones out of classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, one teacher saw an instant change. “Today, all of my students, 100% of them, took notes in my class, did ...

A new law banning cell phones in Arizona classrooms is being praised by educators for increasing student focus and engagement. The ban has also led to a significant drop in behavioral issues, ...

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 ...

Dean Liptak, a science teacher at Hudson High School in Bradenton, Fla., has been suspended without pay for five days for choosing C. According to the Bradenton Herald, he was frustrated by his ...

As students across the country head back to class, one thing won't be coming with many of them: their cell phones. This year more states than ever are banning students' devices during school hours. In ...