While she sues major social media companies, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is also pushing lawmakers to restrict cellphone use in schools.

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Mass. AG pushes for statewide cellphone restrictions in schools

The removal of cell phones from schools, according to studies carried out in the three countries, cited in a UNESCO report, improves learning outcomes, especially for students with poor academic achievement. It has also been shown to be beneficial for combating 'bullying' (systematic violence in various forms), improving concentration and self-esteem in the face of the harmful effects of social networks, especially among girls. The results were …

A retirada dos telemóveis das escolas, de acordo com estudos realizados nos três países, citados num relatório da UNESCO, melhora os resultados da aprendizagem, especialmente para os alunos com fraco aproveitamento escolar.   Também foi demonstrado que é benéfico para combater o 'bullying' (violência sistemática sob diversas formas), melhorar a concentração e a autoestima face aos efeitos nocivos das redes sociais, especialmente entre as raparig…

Cada vez mais países proíbem telemóveis nas escolas, com bons resultados

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More and more countries ban cell phones in schools, with good results

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The number of countries that have banned the use of cell phones in schools
increases rapidly and, according to studies conducted in Belgium, Spain and
United Kingdom, the measure is showing good results.
The removal of cell phones from schools, according to studies
carried out in the three countries, mentioned in a UNESCO report, improves
learning outcomes, especially for students with disabilities
school achievement.
It has also been shown to b…

O número de países que proibiram o uso de telemóveis nas escolas
aumenta rapidamente e, de acordo com estudos realizados na Bélgica, Espanha e
Reino Unido, a medida está a dar bons resultados.
A retirada dos telemóveis das escolas, de acordo com estudos
realizados nos três países, citados num relatório da UNESCO, melhora os
resultados da aprendizagem, especialmente para os alunos com fraco
aproveitamento escolar.
Também foi demonstrado que é ben…

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Attorney general pitches school cellphone ban to Mass. superintendents

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A proposed bill is looking to ban phones and other personal electronics in public schools across Massachusetts. Schools and lawmakers are weighing in on the potential benefits and drawbacks of enforcing this ban and whether it is fair to students who rely on their devices for communication. Imagine all public schools across the Bay State banning cell phones, it could soon become a reality. Massachusetts Attorney …

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Proposed bill aims to ban phones in Mass. public schools

The proposed legislation would implement a "bell-to-bell" ban on using personal cell phones during school hours, and pushes social media companies to enhance safety measures for kids.

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AG Campbell co-sponsors bill to ban cell phone use in Mass. public schools - The Boston Globe

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is offering districts tools to create and improve their cellphone policies.

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Cellphone ban proposed for Mass. schools

Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for smartphone use to be restricted in schools statewide. The launch of this new effort follows the introduction of this legislative proposal as part of Hochul’s 20…

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Gov. Hochul Calls For Smartphones To Be Restricted In Schools Statewide

Gothamist: Gov. Hochul pitches school cellphone ban in $252 billion state budget. “New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is including funding to help school districts secure students’ cellphones as part of her $252 billion state budget proposal released on Tuesday. The plan would direct school districts to come up with their own policies to separate students from mobile devices ‘from bell to bell,’ said Blake Washington, Hochul’s budget director.”The post …

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Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released a bill to restrict students’ cell phone use during instructional time. The bill establishes a floor, or a minimum standard, that all Iowa school districts will be required to adopt by July 1, 2025. “Cell phones are not only a distraction but a deterrent to development in the classroom,” Gov. Reynolds said. “Seven in 10 high school teachers say smartphones are a major problem and 80 percent of Gen Z students …

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