The new iPhones are out, which means your phone is another model year older. That means it’s a good time to evaluate whether you still need to pay for a protection plan on your aging device, which can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of ownership.Experts say it’s likely time to cut the cord…
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Eastern Iowa’s public schools have been in session for almost a month, and many districts and their students have been adjusting to Iowa’s new cell phone law. That law bans students from using their cell phones during class. TV9 checked in with the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Community School…
In today’s fast-paced world, self motivation apps have become more than just digital tools; they are personal companions that keep us on track. With constant distractions and endless demands, staying focused on goals requires more than sheer willpower. Apps designed for motivation combine neuroscience, psychology, and smart design to help users build daily habits. By…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – In just the few weeks since school started, the number of Knox County students violating the district’s cell phone policy has almost doubled the previous counts from entire school years. Knox County Schools’ Carly Harrington confirmed Friday that the district had logged 977 electronic device violations since school started on Aug….
Watertown, Mass., school first in country to pilot new app limiting students internet access Updated: 4:14 PM EDT Aug 27, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Watertown High School will be the first public school in the country to roll out a new app designed to limit students’ screen time in the classroom. The app, called the…
CPS continuing policies limiting cell phone usage as Ohio law takes effect for first school year SCHOOL COVERAGE WITH OUR AREA’S BIGGEST DISTRICT KICKING OFF THE NEW YEAR TODAY AND OUR CO-ANCHOR STEVEN ALBRITTON LIVE AT ETHEL TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL. SO, STEPHEN, YOU HAVE AN IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT THE RULES FOR CELL PHONE USE. YES,…
OREGON – Governor Tina Kotek signed Executive Order 25-09 in July, prohibiting cell phone use during K-12 school hours across Oregon. The order aims to enhance student learning and mental health by reducing distractions. Districts are required to adopt a policy prohibiting cell phone use by students by October 31, 2025, and those policies must…
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) – Elgin Public Schools has announced it’s new policy regarding student cell phone use. Starting this school year, students will no longer be allowed to use personal electronic devices while on school grounds from bell-to-bell. That includes phones, smart watches, tablets, laptops, smart headphones, smart glasses and more. High school students will…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Alachua County Public Schools officials have finalized new cellphone policies for students to comply with a state law passed this year. The Alachua County School District’s new phone policy will go into effect starting on Aug. 11, 2025, the first day of classes. Students at all elementary and middle schools in…
AMARILLO, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) – Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 2420 and House Bill 1481 into law to create phone-free learning environments in classrooms and protect the safety and online privacy of Texas children. “Educators and researchers have raised concerns about the impact that smartphones have on student learning and student engagement,”…