cell phone ban
Coverage of cell phone ban in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands of Oakland students banned from using cell phones at school
The Oakland Unified School District will enforce a cell phone ban at all schools starting August 10. OUSD Superintendent Dr. Denise Saddler described the policy as a 'significant change' for students.
- Blackburn Pitches ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Cell Phone Ban in Tennessee Schools
Sen. Marsha Blackburn is advocating for a strict cell phone ban in Tennessee schools for the entire school day, eliminating exemptions for emergencies and non-instructional periods. The proposal aims to reduce distractions and address concerns about social media addiction and bullying.
- New York teachers sound off on year one of cell phone ban — and give a ringing endorsement
New York teachers reported significant classroom improvements following the state's first year of a cell phone ban, citing better student focus, reduced bullying, and more children engaging in age-appropriate behavior. A survey of 600 public school teachers found 76% gave high marks to the no-cellphone policy.