Georgia’s teenagers could soon be doing significantly less scrolling, swiping and tapping on weekdays. The state Legislature ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called for restrictions on student cell phone use in class. Many states have already enacted ...

When New York State banned cell phones during the public school day this past September, the intention was clear: protect ...

These imaginary battles—waged by students in James J. Ferris High School’s wildly popular Dungeons & Dragons club—are part of ...

Cellphones and all other telecommunication devices would be banned in Hawaii’s public schools under a House bill that ...

LANSING, MI – The Michigan House rang in the first session day of 2026 by voting to approve a bill limiting the use of cell ...

In his 30 years as teacher and administrator, Jason Purcell felt the weight of responsibility that often fell on his ...

Banning cell phones in schools was a priority of Governor Whitmer’s in her 2025 State of the State address.

Teachers, students, and parents interviewed by the Herald were clear: Almost everybody is excited about the coming ban on ...

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A new report found only two states have policies that meet the gold standard for phone-free schools. See how your state ranks ...

For today’s kids and teens, a cell phone offers a world of connection and information, often feeling like a gateway to ...