Of late, school districts across the country are drawing firmer lines. From Portland, Maine to Conroe, Texas and Springdale, Arkansas, administrators are implementing “bell-to-bell” phone bans, ...

CASSOPOLIS, Mich. (WSBT) — A bill in the Michigan legislature right now would require schools to implement a policy on cell phones. Many districts already restrict cell phone usage in the classroom, ...

A Michigan bill, which would require Michigan public schools to enact policy limiting the use of cell phones on school grounds during instructional times, is headed to the desk of Governor Gretchen ...

Mobile phones have come a long way-from bulky bricks with antennas to sleek, AI-powered devices that fit in our pockets. Over the past two decades, smartphones have reshaped the way we communicate, ...

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Putnam County Board of Education passed a cell phone policy for the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with a new state law that requires each district to create ...

Every smartphone company that uses Android as its operating system offers devices that are much cheaper than iPhones. A few ...

The Republican-led proposal passed a first committee on Tuesday, with bipartisan support. Supporters say the effort is aimed at improving academic performance, student focus and communication skills.

The City Schools of Decatur Board of Education will consider adopting a new policy that would prohibit students in kindergarten through eighth grade from using personal electronic devices during the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new law is set to take effect in Tennessee, tackling an obstacle surrounding cell phones in schools. HB932/SB897 focuses on cell phone usage during school instruction, ...

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