New Hampshire governor ‘taking action’ to ban cell phones in school: ‘No more’
Saying they are “becoming a barrier for teachers to do their jobs,” New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte has announced she will be “taking action” to ban cell phones in public schools.
Maryland lawmaker proposes statewide ban on cell phones in classrooms
Maryland classrooms could soon become cell phone-free zones if a new proposal gains traction in the state legislature.
Alabama could soon fine students who repeatedly violate classroom cell phone restrictions
Alabama public school students who repeatedly violated rules restricting the use of cell phones in classrooms would be subject to fines under a bill pre-filed for the legislative session, which is about four weeks away.
Cell phone ban in N.L. Schools to start on Monday
K-12 students heading back to class on Monday will no longer be allowed to use their personal electronic devices during instructional hours. Parents and guardians looking to contact their children are to call the school office.
Cell phone ban begins in South Carolina schools
For many schools across the Midlands, Jan. 7 will be the first day back from winter break. That means South Carolina’s new law banning cell phones in public school classrooms will take full effect.
Ayotte creates efficiency commission, seeks ban on cell phones in schools
After becoming New Hampshire’s 83rd governor, Kelly Ayotte turned to a former boss and a political ally to lead an effort to streamline state government as she faces the difficult
Multiple New Britain schools implement new cell phone policy
A new cell phone policy has been implemented at two New Britain schools on Tuesday in hopes of improving student engagement and reducing distractions. Students’ cell phones will be placed in pouches for the school day.
Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools
Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools
Unexpected things happened when this school implemented a cell phone ban
More than a year and a half after a student cell phone ban began at Palm Beach Maritime Academy in Lantana, the principal, who was hesitant to try out a pouch program for students to lock their phones away,
State lawmaker refiles senate bill advocating for cellphones to be out of classrooms
Senator Ally Seifried filed legislation to create a pilot program which allows Oklahoma public schools to create 'phone-free' school sites.
Portland Public Schools passes district-wide cellphone ban
Portland Public Schools voted 5-2 to ban cellphones during the school day, including during lunch. In support of this policy, Board Chair Eddie Wang discussed what he says is data from the North Clackamas School District,
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Kalamazoo company’s signal-blocking bags offer solution for phones in schools
The tech is used in schools to block cell signals, but also at police stations to prevent electronic evidence from being ...
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Tennessee bill seeks to ban cellphones in classrooms due to rising distraction concerns
A Tennessee lawmaker has proposed a bill that would keep cellphones out of the classroom entirely.Wednesday we spoke to an ...
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School officials debate whether to lock student cellphones in pouches
Over the last year, educators and legislators across the U.S. have examined and debated how to restrict student cellphone ...
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No cell from bell to bell: Current cell phone policies in Hampton Roads' public schools
As students across the Hampton Roads area report back to school Jan. 6, there will be new rules implemented which will limit ...