Unexpected things happened when this school implemented a cellphone ban

Unexpected things happened when this school implemented a cellphone ban

By Hollani Davis Click here for updates on this story     LANTANA, Florida (WPTV) — More than a year and a half after a student cellphone ban began at Palm Beach Maritime Academy, the principal, who was hesitant to try out a pouch program for students to lock their phones away, said she’s seeing positive results. “They mentioned it being [used] at local concerts. That Dave Chapelle had it. I’m like, Dave Chappelle, awesome. If he can come in an…

School fights are down, other consequences of Broward's controversial cellphone ban

The school year is at its halfway point, a good time to evaluate the controversial cellphone policy of Broward County Public Schools, which began on the first day of school.

Cellphone Bans, Top Education Stories, and the Power of Kindness - Weekly Review for Educators

Cellphone Bans, Top Education Stories, and the Power of Kindness - Weekly Review for Educators Why Edify Review Support Why Edify In this week's Why Edify Review, I want to explore some critical trends and discussions shaping education in 2025. From technology boundaries to human-centered teaching approaches, we face challenges and opportunities that will define our educational landscape.Education Week recently named "cellphone ban" as their w…

The Ministry of National Education in Chad has banned the use of mobile phones in all schools in the country, whether public, community or private. This measure, formalized by a ministerial decree signed by Mamadou Gana Boukar, aims to promote a learning environment favorable to the concentration and success of students. In [...]