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The embrace of the cellphone ban

Cs news7 months ago012 mins

Alabama schools are experiencing a significant change this year as the Focus Act, a new law banning cellphones in classrooms, takes effect, aiming to improve focus and reduce distractions in schools across the state. The Focus Act allows each school district to decide how to implement the cellphone ban. At Hewitt-Trussville, the policy requires students…

Brevard school leaders consider “bell-to-bell” cell phone ban

Cs news10 months ago05 mins

The Brevard County school board is looking at a significant change to its policy for cell phones and communication devices. “Ultimately, they’ve become a huge distraction,” said Vanessa Skipper, vice president of Brevard Federation of Teachers.She said teachers cite cheating, organized meet ups, recording and distractions are just a few problems they’re having with phone…