School phone ban one year on: our student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success

My son is in 5th grade and the only one of his friends without a phone. I'm still holding off on getting him one.

The author's son has been asking for a cellphone.Courtesy of the authorMy son is in fifth grade and has been begging for a phone before the school year ends. I know he is feeling left out, but I'm also concerned about the repercussions of social media. Because I was a teacher, maybe I'm more cautious as I've seen things shown in "Adolescence."My son is nearing the end of fifth grade. He is actively begging me for a phone before the end of the sc…

School Phone Ban One Year On: Our Student Survey Reveals Mixed Feelings About Its Success

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. One year after the government banned cellphones from schools to help students focus and reduce distractions in class, we're beginning to see how it has been implemented and how successful it's been. World News | School Phone Ban One Year On: Our Student Survey Reveals Mixed Feelings About Its Success.

School phone ban one year on: our student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success

The phone ban was meant to improve learning by reducing distractions. But students report feeling left out of decisions, and some have found ways around the rules.

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New Zealand banned phones in schools 12 months ago. Here’s what happened

The goal was to cut the distractions so kids could learn and achieve - but not everyone was on board

Researchers at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, conducted a survey among students in the country to learn their opinions about the measure.