Texas Education, Student Cellphone Ban
Texas Education Chief Advocates for Statewide Cellphone Ban in Schools Amidst Academic Concerns
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath proposed a statewide school cellphone ban, citing harm to students' academic and mental health.
TEA commissioner endorses statewide cell phone ban policy in classrooms
The debate over whether cell phones should be allowed in classrooms is something state lawmakers may weigh in.
Texas Official Calls for Cellphone Ban in Schools, Citing 'Harmful' Effects
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said that cellphone use in schools has an "extremely harmful" impact on students.
Education commissioner calls for cellphone ban in Texas schools
While discussing recent student performance in key skills testing, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath told the members of the Texas Senate Committee on Education Wednesday that he would encourage them to pursue this as a policy during next year's session.
Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath on Wednesday said next year lawmakers should ban the use of cellphones in public schools across the state.
Opinion
Opinion: School cellphone ban is dangerous for kids
Yes, phones can be a distraction in class, social media can affect kids’ mental health and these problems need attention — but a legislated, universal cellphone ban is not the best solution to these problems and seems “kill-the-beast” extreme.
Cellphone ban in classrooms being piloted by an Ann Arbor high school
A pocket charge holds cellphones during class this year at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor. The school is piloting a classroom cellphoen ban to keep students distraction-free while learning. This photo was used with permission by Ann Arbor Public Schools. This photo was used with permisison by Ann Arbor Public Schools.
State issues final guidance for school cellphone ban
The guidance is more strict than the current policies in place in many public schools. It’s unclear whether there could be consequences for school divisions that don’t comply.
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Majority of NYC teachers support cellphone ban, but they want to see a clear plan
A new survey showed a majority support among New York City teachers for a cellphone ban, but also revealed implementation ...
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Cellphone ban in NYC schools will not be in effect at beginning of 2024-25 academic year, mayor says
NEW YORK — A cellphone ban will not be in place when New York City schools open for the 2024-25 academic year, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday. Adams said he and Schools Chancellor David Banks are ...
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California passes bill to ban student cellphone use at schools. Will Newsom sign it?
Once the governor signs the bill into law, California would become the fifth state in the country with a cellphone use ...
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Cellphone bans in schools take center stage amid mental health crisis
Virginia is one of the latest states to propose a cellphone ban after Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order in July to address "the alarming mental health crisis and chronic health ...
Steel-High weighs cellphone ban: ‘The situation has become nearly unbearable’
Students in the Steelton-Highspire School District are using social media for "extreme bullying, threats and inappropriate ...