School bans pupils' phones to remove 'toxicity'
A school has introduced a ban on smartphones in an attempt to remove "constant access to the toxicity" of social media. Teachers at Boston Grammar School said since it introduced its Digital Detox in the summer term "noise has increased" because students are talking more.
State releases final guidance for banning cell phones in public schools
The guidelines issues Tuesday by the Virginia Department of Education must be in place in all public schools by Jan. 1 of next year
Texas Education Commissioner Calls for Student Cellphone Ban in Schools
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath says lawmakers should ban the use of cellphones in public schools across the state
TEA commissioner calls on cell phone ban in schools
Cell phone use inside Texas schools could soon be banned in the next legislative session. The TEA education commissioner made the recommendation to help improve math and reading scores.
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.
TEA Commissioner wants lawmakers to crack down on cell phones in schools
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TEA Commissioner pushes to ban phones in Texas schools, citing distractions despite safety concerns
Cell phones connect people, but their presence in schools is causing a divide. Debates on banning them in school districts are happening across the nation. This week, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath called on lawmakers to do just that.
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.
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