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Teen tech trends and school cellphone bans
Spokeo chats about how teens use tech, what school bans miss, and why understanding device habits matters more than just limiting screen access.
Mason City Schools bans cellphone use during the school day
The Mason City School Board voted unanimously on Monday night to instate a new districtwide ban on cell phones and personal electronic devices during the school day.
School board OKs limits on student cellphone use
The new policy requires K-12 students to keep their devices powered off and stored during school hours. High school students will be allowed limited access outside of school buildings at lunch and other free periods, and exceptions will be made for students using electronic devices for medical or translational purposes.
Half of D.C. public students will soon be barred from using phones in school
Students in D.C. Public Schools will no longer be permitted to use their cellphones during the school day starting this fall, the system’s chancellor said.
Could there be a statewide cell phone ban in Mass. schools by fall?
Senate President Karen Spilka said she hopes to get legislation in front of Governor Maura Healey before the start of the school year.
A School District is Restricting Student Cell Phone Use
The School District Trustees have approved further restrictions of student cell phone use. The decision came after months of taking public feedback and considering options. Cellphones and other personal electronic devices are not allowed during the school day.
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