Public Education

Pittsburgh bans all student cellphone use throughout school day in policy change

Before Dec. 17, more than three-fourths of 56 Pittsburgh Public Schools had set their own regulations regarding student cellphones. The most recent school board meeting… Read More

Public Education

Florida teachers, students recount ‘all good things’ after cellphone bans: higher test scores, retention, learning

Want more engaged students who participate actively in classrooms, improve academic performance and connect more closely with their peers? Then consider banning cellphones throughout the schoolday,… Read More

Culture

Psychologist: Removing electronic devices from children’s bedrooms overnight ‘absolutely crucial’ for physical, mental health

Psychologist Jean Twenge is making headlines for her “imperative” stance on electronic devices for children, including her tip to ban smartphones before bedtime. “If you have the bandwidth to fully… Read More

Public Education

Oklahoma schools work on enforcing new ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone ban

Oklahoma has joined the growing list of states passing “bell-to-bell no cell” phone bans throughout school days – although it has given districts latitude on enforcement, Griffin’s Newson6.com… Read More

Culture

Parents mixed about AI for K-12 schools in new survey, as experts warn parental involvement is crucial for kids’ wellbeing

A new survey by a parents’ group said that parents see opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 education, but worry they know too little about it. The… Read More