Boston Public Schools Considers All-Day Cellphone Ban

Youth leaders back proposed cellphone ban in Boston public schools

The proposed ban, on which the School Committee will vote in January, would also apply to laptops, tablets, smartwatches and smart glasses, requiring students to lock up non-school-issued devices for the whole school day.

BPS proposes having students lock up their phones and laptops for the entire school day

“This is going to go a long way towards building community, helping students connect with one another, reducing conflict, increasing well-being, and improving focus."

Boston Public Schools considers bell-to-bell ban on students' personal devices

Boston Public Schools is considering a ban on all personal electronic devices during school hours, according to a memo sent to the school committee.

Boston Public Schools considers ban on cell phones, smartwatches, and other devices

Boston Public Schools proposes ‘bell-to-bell’ ban of electronic devices for students - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Boston Public Schools (BPS) is proposing a new policy that would prohibit students from using any electronics during the school day, citing research that electronics...

Boston Public Schools considers all-day cellphone ban

Boston Public Schools is weighing a policy that would keep students’ devices off all day, including lunch and passing periods.