A study commissioned by the Dutch government found that banning mobile phones and other electronic devices in schools has led to improved student focus. Three-quarters of the 317 surveyed high schools reported that the ban has had a positive effect on students’ concentration. Additionally, nearly two-thirds noted an improvement in the social climate within their…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday banning students from using cellphones at school, marking the latest development in a trend that is growing nationally and worldwide. House Bill 1481 requires public schools and open-enrollment charter schools to implement policies prohibiting students from using a “personal communication device” during school hours. The policy also…
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Some neighbors in Marlboro County have a lot of questions as to why they can’t make a call on their cell phones from inside their homes. They all seem to think it has something to do with a nearby state prison’s efforts to keep inmates from using cell phones. About four…