A wave of validation swept over me when I read the many emails from teachers and parents who responded to my column about how overuse of screens in classrooms is hurting education. Even though plenty ...

Local school districts reported fewer classroom distractions and increased social engagement among peers following the implementation of a new state-mandated cellphone policy in public schools. Gov.

Amid ongoing conversations about student focus and classroom distractions, Ohio lawmakers are considering new measures to regulate cellphone use in schools. These discussions reflect growing concerns ...

Pennsylvania's Governor Shapiro urges a classroom cellphone ban to reduce distractions, sparking a debate on student focus versus parental contact concerns.

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The East Greenbush Central School District has shared its distraction free classroom policy for the upcoming school year. It’s part of the state’s new mandate that bans ...

Creating a distraction-free learning environment is critical for good mental health and academic success. Educators agree cellphones frequently distract students with social media, notifications and ...

Each school year presents another opportunity for students to make lifelong friends, acquire new skills, and be inspired by various subjects and career paths. This period can be exciting for some and ...

Seventeen Baltimore County public schools are taking part in a pilot program aimed at teaching responsible cellphone use and limiting distractions in the classroom. The program limits phone access ...

Though a step behind some of our neighboring states, lawmakers and Gov. Patrick Morrisey did an important thing with House Bill 2003 this year. It bans the use of cell phones and other personal ...

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Capital Region school districts took part in a round table discussion with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday to discuss the upcoming statewide distraction-free classroom policy. The ...

For years, teachers have complained about the same classroom distractions: bulky water bottles that clang to the floor and cell phones that quietly hijack attention behind glowing screens. But in 2025 ...