LI parents support school ban on cell phone use, curb on social media firms
Long Island parents strongly support a school ban on cell phone use and curbing social media companies. That’s according to the latest Oceanside-based Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine Poll.”
LAUSD will enforce a new cell phone ban during the school day starting in January.
Rebecca Holt, a sixth grade teacher in Bel Air, has noticed students hiding their cellphones behind their books or taking bathroom breaks just to use their phone. Once LAUSD implements the cellphone ban in 2025, she hopes teachers won’t have to be the cellphone police anymore.
South Euclid-Lyndhurst Schools’ new policy of prohibiting cell phones in classrooms at Brush High off to a good start
Students at Brush High School have been dealing well with a new South Euclid-Lyndhurst Schools policy that forbids their use of c ell phones during classroom hours. In addition, metal detectors have been set up at three district schools.
East Texas schools consider possible cell phone ban
Education has been a hot topic of discussion as of late and now lawmakers and administration are looking at the use of phones in school. “We’ve been dealing with cell phones now for over 20 years inside of schools,
Gov. Hochul discusses proposal to ban cellphones in classrooms
The remarks came at the Disconnected Conference, which explores the impact of cellphones, social media and technology on children, schools and learning.
Education leaders mixed on banning cellphones in schools statewide
Education leaders plan to gather Friday in Albany to discuss how to address cell phone use in schools, and online safety for students.
Majority of Missourians support prohibiting cell phone access and later start times in high schools
A survey by Saint Louis University and online marketing research company YouGov finds that a majority of Missourians support pushing back start times for high schools, as well as prohibiting cell phone use for students during school hours.
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'VA is in the bull's eye:' First Lady Suzanne Youngkin holds discussion on school cell phone policies
First Lady Suzanne Youngkin held a fireside chat Thursday night to explain why schools in Virginia should implement cell ...
Colorado attorney general announces $50,000 grants so schools can cut student cell phone use
Colorado school districts will soon be able to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help their students reduce cell phone use ...
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Mount Sinai Truth In Medicine Poll Shows 77% Of Parents Support School Cell Phone Ban
Parents strongly support an in-school cell phone ban for their kids, the Mount Sinai Truth in Medicine poll shows.
Kids caught bullying will lose cell phone privileges in N.J. school district
A Monmouth County school district is among the latest to require students to turn off cell phones in class — and ban students caught bullying from bringing phones to school at all. The new policy in ...
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These Celebs All Have Really Strict Cell Phone Rules For Their Kids
From Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban to the Beckhams, these parents are pretty strict when it comes to how their kids use their ...
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NYC’s top doc says kids shouldn’t get phones before age 14 to safeguard mental health
Social media has become such a menace for kids that the city health commissioner is recommending parents don’t give their children cell phones till at least age 14. Pediatrians also should ...
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Why do parents oppose cell phone bans? They want to reach their kids if ‘the worst happens.’
As school cell phone bans spread, a new survey shows the desire to communicate during emergencies like school shootings is ...
Ask Yadi: Should my kids have access to their cell phones 24/7?
You also can’t worry about what others are doing as you only have control over what happens in your own household. If you ...
Meet K-9 Sherlock: The electronic-sniffing dog fighting child exploitation
The Cobb County Sheriff's Office is one of the only agencies in the state to have a K-9 that can sniff out electronic devices ...