School Districts Implement Nationwide Cell Phone Bans

Multiple school districts across the United States, including Oakland Unified, Miami-Dade, and Broward County Public Schools, are implementing policies that restrict or prohibit student cell phone use during the school day. Public support for these bans is growing, with research suggesting potential benefits for students, though some argue the underlying issues extend beyond school policies.

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