cellphone ban

Cellphone bans in schools cut usage sharply—but don’t boost grades. A new nationwide study found that strict policies reduced phone use by up to 80%, yet test scores, attendance, and focus stayed the same. Students even struggled at first, with more discipline issues and lower well-being. Over time, though, things improved. By year three, students […]

Governor Hochul’s statewide cellphone ban in schools is now in effect, and News10NBC is examining the early impacts. While some celebrate improved classroom focus, others worry about student safety and communication gaps. The new mandate required each district to submit a formal compliance plan. The investigation into how schools are adapting and whether students and […]


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