Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to ban cell phones from Pa. schools

Gov. Josh Shapiro is backing a proposal to ban cell phones from Pennsylvania classrooms, joining a growing chorus of parents, ...
The Alpena NewsOpinion

Michigan’s cell phone ban may seem like a return to the Stone Age, but it’s a step forward for classroom learning

Michigan’s cell phone ban may seem like a return to the Stone Age, but it’s a step forward for classroom learning Alexandra ...

Michigan could soon ban student cell phone use in classrooms

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called for restrictions on student cell phone use in class. Many states have already enacted ...

Bill banning cell phone use in NJ schools signed by Murphy

State public, charter and renaissance schools must come up with plans to restrict cell phone use in the 2026-27 school year, ...
Michigan Advance

‘A world of difference’: Teachers, parents increasingly back cell phone bans in Michigan schools

In his 30 years as teacher and administrator, Jason Purcell felt the weight of responsibility that often fell on his shoulders in enforcing the prohibition of cell phones in the classroom. When ...
WREG

School sees success after banning cell phones ahead of new state law

JACKSON, Tenn. — A veteran educator, Dr. LaDonna Braswell considers herself a courageous leader. So it’s with that spirit, she and her team at Liberty Technology High School in Jackson, Tennessee took ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Ohio bans cell phones in schools, with some exceptions

The state budget bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine bans students from using cell phones under most circumstances in K-12 public schools. Districts must adopt the policy by Jan. 1, 2026. While some ...

These Mass. high schools use an app to teach phone responsibility - without an outright ban

That’s how cell phones are going to work during the school day for 1,500 students at Westfield High School starting this week ...