Will Michigan ban phones in school? Lawmakers debate plan Wednesday

Addiction, misinformation and bullying: Why readers want phones banned in classrooms

With most Independent readers supporting a school smartphone ban, the overwhelming consensus was that phones are too distracting – though many believe deeper issues like parenting, education, and online safety must also be addressed

The ban on cell phones in schools is a very positive measure for a director-general of a private school.

Searching 4 Solutions: Arizona schools plan cell phone ban, impacting Tucson students

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Arizona schools are preparing for a change as a new law banning cell phones in classrooms takes effect next school year. Schools across the state are rushing to develop plans to comply with the law.

Will Michigan ban phones in school? Lawmakers debate plan Wednesday

Under the proposal, phones would be banned for everyone fifth grade and under. It would be different for older students, however.

Hugh Grant calls for tech ban in schools

Hugh Grant has blasted “pathetic” schools and called for a ban on laptops and tablets in the classroom, according to The Telegraph newspaper.

Just a few years ago, almost all first-graders had their own phone. Now the situation has changed, reveals a DNA study. There is also a completely new concern on the horizon.