Apalachee High students warn against cellphone ban
A proposal to ban cellphones in Georgia public schools could become a reality any day. State lawmakers overwhelmingly passed ...
Angels players relax enforcement of Ron Washington’s cell phone ban
Washington says it’s always been up to the players to police the clubhouse cell phone rule he instituted in spring training. ...
Howard County Public Schools want input on cellphone ban policy
Howard County's school district is asking for input in a survey on its policy that restricts cellphone use for all students.
Alabama House passes ban on cell phone use in public schools
The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill banning the use of wireless communication devices, including cell phones, ...
School cell phone ban bill gaining support with some lawmakers
A senator has introduced a pilot program that would ban cell phones for students, of all grades, from the start to the end of ...
A magnetic pouch is key to enforcing school cellphone bans. Kids are getting around it
Yondr makes a locking pouch that for years has been used at entertainment events to sequester cellphones and now is being ...
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CoSN2025: Why Are Cellphone Bans in K–12 Classrooms Sparking Controversy?
A session at the CoSN 2025 conference looked at research, policies and hypocrisy around banning student phone use.
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Apalachee families urge Kemp to veto school cellphone ban, citing safety concerns
Several families of Apalachee High students said the texts they received during the Sept. 4 school shooting informed their opinion that a ban was not the right move.
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Reynolds signs ban on handheld cellphone use while driving
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Wednesday a measure banning drivers from using cellphones behind the wheel outside of ...