Public Education

Arizona leaders to renew push for school cell phone ban

(The Center Square) – Some Arizona leaders are hoping cell phones will be banned throughout the school day as part of state law in next legislative session.  “This is a… Read More

Public Education

California officials join push for cell phone restrictions in schools

(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom called upon schools to use their authority to limit smartphones in classrooms after asking the legislature to take further action to reduce smartphone… Read More

Government

Oklahoma committee advances bill addressing cell phone use in schools

(The Center Square) – A bill banning student cell phones in the classroom advanced out of the Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee on Monday. House Bill 3913 would create a… Read More

Public Education

Phones in classrooms? This Kansas district says no

The Great Bend Board of Education approved a measure that would ban the use of cell phones in classrooms of its Kansas high school by a 4-2 vote. “I’ve already… Read More

Public Education

Cell phone bans in public schools are trending nationwide

(The Center Square) – Seven years ago, the former New York City Schools Chancellor said the city’s decision to lift a ban on cell phones in schools was “common sense.” Last… Read More