As cell phone use grows in schools, states respond differently | Opinion

Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming are each addressing cell phone usage in schools a little differently. | Opinion ...
Yahoo

A new Ohio law says schools need to ban cell phones. What is your district's policy?

The new school year is almost here, and with new Ohio laws surrounding cell phone use, students should expect less screen time during the school day. In the state's two-year budget, state lawmakers ...
Columbus Dispatch

State law now bans student cell phone use. But what do local policies say about teachers?

A new Ohio law requires school districts to ban cell phone use by students. But what are the policies for teachers using their phones in school? In Ohio's two-year budget, state lawmakers prohibited ...
The Highland County Press

More than half of public school leaders say cell phones hurt academic performance

Also, 38 percent of schools with cell phone policies have restrictions for cell phone use outside of class, such as during free periods, between classes, or during extracurricular activities. Notably, ...
WTOL

Sylvania Schools announces revised cell phone policy for upcoming school year

SYLVANIA, Ohio — Sylvania Schools has finalized and announced its new policy regarding student cell phone usage ahead of the start of the new school year. In a letter to families sent Tuesday, ...
WKRN-TV

5 things to know about cell phone bans in schools

Editor’s Note: To watch the full discussion about cell phones, students and schools on “Raising America,” click here. (The Hill) — More and more U.S. students will be entering cell phone-free zones ...
Times of San Diego

Students, teachers face off in first year of new school cell phone rules

There are exceptions to the rules. As an example, students can use their phones riding to and from school on a school bus if it does not interfere with the driver. Students can also access their ...