Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two middle school students smile and laugh while looking at a phone in the classroom. Photo: RDNE Stock project / Pexels (The ...

As a mom of a teen and tweens, managing cell phones and screen time has been a moving target. I want my kids to be able to call me—and yes, call their friends—but I’m also incredibly aware of the ...

Teacher unions and advocates in Connecticut are pushing for legislation that would ban smartphone use in classrooms for the ...

A large urban district in Florida saw an increase in student test scores. A smaller school district in rural California is experiencing a dramatic decline in student behavioral problems. The reason ...

CASSOPOLIS, Mich. (WSBT) — A bill in the Michigan legislature right now would require schools to implement a policy on cell phones. Many districts already restrict cell phone usage in the classroom, ...

(The Center Square) – As the concern over cell phones in the classroom rises, banning them from schools will not solve the deep-rooted issue, says the founder of Opal, a phone app that helps users ...

In his 30 years as teacher and administrator, Jason Purcell felt the weight of responsibility that often fell on his shoulders in enforcing the prohibition of cell phones in the classroom. When ...

Kansas lawmakers are considering legislation that would restrict or ban student cell phone use during the school day, ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would generally ban students’ cell phone use during school instructional time. Senate Bill 158 passed 30 to 2. It now heads to the Ohio ...

HB 2484 prohibits the use of cell phones and wireless devices in classrooms, with exemptions for emergencies and medical needs TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Governor Katie Hobbs is silencing students' cell ...

KENNESAW, Ga. — A ban on cell phones in Marietta City Schools classrooms has improved teacher well-being and job satisfaction in addition to increasing student engagement, according to preliminary ...