Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A quick text or social media update at school can result in a discipline referral when elementary and middle schoolers return to ...

The state budget bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine bans students from using cell phones under most circumstances in K-12 public schools. Districts must adopt the policy by Jan. 1, 2026. While some ...

A new Ohio law requires school districts to ban cell phone use by students. But what are the policies for teachers using their phones in school? In Ohio's two-year budget, state lawmakers prohibited ...

In 2025, most people, including many grade school students, have cell phones. And while cell phones can be used for many positive things such as entertainment and communicating with friends, they can ...

Like millions of families across the country, my household is loud, busy and plugged in. As a mom of five boys, I understand how much our kids rely on their phones. We use cell phones not just for fun ...