Five Things to Know About Largest Cell Phone Ban Study
- The largest study on school cell phone bans shows fewer distractions for students according to teachers, but no quick improvement in academic achievement or behavior.
- Schools that banned phones saw a drop in students using phones for personal reasons during class from 61% to 13%.
- Suspension rates increased by about 16% in the first year after phone bans were adopted, but this rise faded in later years.
- Standardized test scores and attendance showed no significant changes in the first three years after banning phones.
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Five Things to Know About Largest Cell Phone Ban Study
The largest study ever of school cell phone bans finds that they offer decidedly mixed results, with teachers reporting fewer distractions when students lock their phones away during the school day, but little evidence the bans quickly bring improved academic achievement or better behavior, as many
‘The ban on mobile phones in schools has become one of the most popular educational policies in the United States over the past few years, driven by the desire to reduce distractions in the classroom and improve academic performance. However, a new study challenges the effectiveness of this measure, at least as far as the results in standardized tests are concerned.’ (Continue reading...) The entry Study: banning mobile phones did not improve st…
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