Do School Cellphone Bans Work? What Early Findings Tell Us
Oct 24, 2025 · States are banning cellphones in schools, but do these policies actually work to improve student behavior and achievement? A pair of research projects led by noted …
Schools that banned phones saw surprising results beyond fewer ...
Oct 20, 2025 · Schools that banned phones saw surprising results beyond fewer distractions A new study suggests phone bans can improve students' focus and grades.
More than Half of Public School Leaders Say Cell Phones Hurt …
Feb 19, 2025 · According to the latest findings from the School Pulse Panel (SPP), 77 percent of public schools prohibit students from using cell phones during any class, with a higher …
Should Schools Ban Student Phones? - The New York Times
Sep 9, 2024 · So far this year, several states have passed laws, issued orders or adopted rules to bar students from using their phones during school hours as concerns rise over their mental …
Take Cellphones Out of the Classroom, Educators Say
Oct 3, 2024 · A 2023 student survey by Common Sense Media found that, on a typical day, the average student receives hundreds of notifications on their phone. In many communities, it …
Experts see pros and cons to allowing cellphones in class
Mar 13, 2023 · Banning cellphones may help protect classroom focus, but school districts need to stay mindful of students’ sense of connection, experts say.
More states are banning cell phones in schools : NPR
Sep 1, 2025 · This back to school season, more districts than ever have cell phone bans in place. Teachers and legislators alike say the restrictions help kids focus in class.
Should Students Have Cell Phones at School? - Psychology Today
Jul 26, 2024 · Cell phones in school—and specifically in the classroom—appear to offer both potential benefits and significant risks to learning. It turns out the subject isn’t a simple choice …
Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools and Student Wellbeing
3 days ago · Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools and Student Wellbeing A high school student uses a smartphone while studying in a public skate park.
High school teachers say phone distraction in class is a big …
Jun 12, 2024 · One-third of public K-12 teachers say students being distracted by cellphones is a major problem in their classroom, and another 20% say it’s a minor problem.