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New State Law Allows Schools to Ban Student Smartphones

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Monday that encourages California school districts to develop and adopt policies limiting or prohibiting student use of smartphones on school grounds during school hours. "Growing evidence shows excessive smartphone use at school interferes with a student’s education and success, encourages cyberbullying, and contributes...

Is It Time to Ban Student Cellphones in Classrooms?

When teachers get together, sooner or later, the conversation turns to the cellphone nightmare. So, I decided to talk to teachers, students and the office of a state lawmaker who wants to fix the problem. Click on the video above to learn what I found out.  Cellphones in Class Create...

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