While technology breaks show promise in reducing distractions, they may not significantly boost learning outcomes in college classrooms, prompting the need for more targeted interventions. Study: ...

Gov. Murphy has called for a statewide ban on cell phones in schools and proposed a grant program. Districts are divided on the cell phone issue, with some citing safety concerns and others ...

On September 23, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free Schools Act into law. This legislation requires all public schools in California to develop and implement policies restricting ...

A bill that would impose a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools is currently under consideration in the Senate, and has the governor's support. The bill would allow certain exceptions, such as ...

(Stacker) - Many kids get their first phone as a gift. In fact, according to a 2022 study in JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, 59.1% of participants (kids ages 4-18) reported getting their first cell ...

A new Iowa law requires public schools to create policies limiting student cell phone use during instructional time. Early reports from some Iowa schools show improved grades, attendance, and fewer ...