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The nation’s largest school district could move to ban cell phones for students as early as this January. New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks said Wednesday that phone use is significantly impacting education.



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New York City Public Schools looks to ban cellphones

Adding to a growing list of school districts banning cell phones, the nation’s largest could be moving to do the same as early as January.

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The nation’s largest school district could ban cell phones by January

A cellphone ban for New York City public schools could be coming in the next two weeks, Chancellor David Banks told reporters Wednesday.

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NYC could ring up cellphone ban for public schools in next few weeks

New York City says it is bringing back a cellphone ban in schools, possibly by January of next year.

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Cellphone ban in New York City schools could begin by early 2025. Here's the city's position.

The nation’s largest school district could move to ban cell phones for students as early as this January. New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks said Wednesday that phone use is significantly impacting education. “We recognize the problem and that it is a major issue,” he told WNYW. Banks said the district is finalizing…

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New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks said a cellphone ban for schools could be passed in a few weeks. Banks and his colleagues should ban cellphones from school as they distract from learning and can hurt the mental health of minors. Banks is not alone in wanting to restrict the use of cellphones in schools. His move is likely in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D-NY) call for a ban on smartphones in schools. This mirrors other go…

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New York City should ban cellphones from school - Washington Examiner

Chancellor Banks said he plans to make a "big announcement" on the matter in about two weeks. While details are still under wraps, Banks signaled students could travel to and from school with their devices -- but would lose access during regular school hours.

NYC poised to ban student cellphone use during the school day

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New York City is considering reinstating a ban on cellphone use by students amid growing nationwide concern that the devices distract children from learning and erode mental health.

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NYC Set to Announce New School Ban on Cellphones Within Weeks

New York may soon be the largest district in the U.S. to ban phones from the classroom. “They’re not just a distraction, kids are fully addicted now to phones," says the city's schools chancellor. (Image credit: Spencer Platt)

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New York City is moving to ban phones from school. Will it work?

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently argued that social media should come with a warning label similar to that placed on tobacco products.

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NYC Public Schools Considering Cellphone Ban following Surgeon General’s Warning

New York City Public Schools looks to ban cellphones

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