Cellphones banned during school in 18+ states
A Kentucky reporting team writes about rewards and consequences for students who do or don't adhere to the policy.
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Texas bans cellphone use during the school day
A new law prohibits the use of smartphones in schools. One student discusses the rule, and we observe a broader conversation worldwide.
McHenry HS celebrates 100 years
It's an auspicious school year in McHenry, IL. The school opened its doors 100 years ago, way before students had cellphones.
Biggest barrier to learning: Students don’t focus
New national data shows that school leaders identified a lack of student attention or focus as the #1 impediment to student achievement.
Calif. gov. wants to ban smartphones in class
Will Calif. join a growing list of states to ban cellphone use in K-12 classrooms? The governor would like to join this club.
Teachers using Remind to be treated as spammers
A company that is widely used by teachers to keep students & families informed has to rethink its messaging system.
New year renews the ban-smartphone debate
Addictive apps on smartphones have changed the way many school hallways and classrooms look: like the rest of the world.
Smartphone use linked to ADHD behaviors in teens
Teens who frequently use their ubiquitous smartphones and multimedia devices are more likely to develop ADHD symptoms.
Smartphone addiction linked to chemical imbalance
Being "addicted" to a smartphone or the internet can be linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain, new research suggests.