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Berkeley Unified tightens cellphone limits for middle schoolers

Cs news2 months ago011 mins

Berkeley High School students arrive on campus on Aug. 16, 2021. Credit: Kelly Sullivan The Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) amended its proposed cell phone ban policy to include stricter “bell-to-bell” enforcement in middle schools, meaning that mobile devices would be prohibited for tweens in grades 6-8 during the entire school day, including passing periods…

Berkeley school district puts new restrictions on cellphones

Cs news3 months ago017 mins

Berkeley High School teacher Hasmig Minassian has already instituted a cellphone ban, requiring her students to place their devices in pouches each class period. Berkeley Unified is currently working on a districtwide policy, which must be in place by July 2026 to comply with state law. Courtesy: Hasmig Minassian How much should students be allowed…