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school cellphone bans

Coverage of school cellphone bans in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 4 · 18:07 UTCMost recent: Jul 29 · 19:07 UTC
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Pew Researchorganization1Education Weekorganization1cellphone use during school daytopic1U.S. statestopic1Age groupstopic1partisanshiptopic1student wellbeingtopic1test scorestopic1American schoolsorganization1academic performancetopic1
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  • TECHNOLOGYJul 29 · 19:07 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    ‘Bell-to-bell’ school cellphone bans gaining popularity

    A Pew Research survey shows increased support for 'bell-to-bell' school cellphone bans, with 48% of U.S. adults in favor, up from 36% in 2024. Over 39 states and DC require or encourage restricting student phone use during school, reflecting broader support for improving focus and mental health through such policies.

  • SCIENCEJun 4 · 18:07 UTCNY POST
    Study shows school cellphone bans have little effect on academics — but do have one huge benefit

    A nationwide study of over 40,000 American schools found that cellphone bans had minimal impact on test scores but significantly improved student wellbeing. The research compared students with minimal phone restrictions to those with stricter policies over three-year cycles.