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New York City, the nation's largest school district, is planning to implement an across-the-board cellphone ban in schools by January, a move that aligns with a growing trend worldwide. The decision, supported by Chancellor Banks, Mayor Adams, and other top city leaders, aims to address concerns about the impact of social media on young people's mental health and classroom distractions. Similar policies are being considered or implemented in other major school districts, including Los Angeles Unified School District, which voted to bar cellphones starting in 2025. Educators argue that banning smartphones can enhance learning environments, and there is significant support from teachers, parents, and school administrators for these measures.
Schools don't want kids on cellphones. Is banning them the solution? https://t.co/49w7T230p0
📱 New York to ban phones in city’s classrooms amid fears for ‘fully addicted’ children’s mental health https://t.co/NGSvQ4Acua
It's crazy that our kids have such easy - and in many cases - near constant access to phones at school. Excited to see the momentum building in NY & beyond to ban cell phones from schools. Check out @5boroinstitute board co-chair @RajGoyle calling for a NY ban in @newsday today. https://t.co/izXQMn7qxt
5BORO board co-chair & tech entrepreneur @rajgoyle calls for banning cell phones from schools in @newsday op-ed. "As a NYC parent...I see how much space phones take up in our children’s daily lives. We need to work together toward common solutions." https://t.co/gdOJgrvS5U
NYC may go phone free in all public schools! Go Chancellor Banks! Go Mayor Adams! As an NYC public school parent, I can see that phones-in-pockets policies have interfered with the learning and friendship opportunities of my children. https://t.co/2atzBv4HbX
New York City plans cellphone ban in schools https://t.co/uwC807PDIl via @politico
We all know how addicting and distracting cellphones can be. Great step to ensure students are focused on learning. (Our @NYCSchools have all the systems to ensure students can reach loved ones, when needed!) https://t.co/1pETV27Z0z
We all know how addicting and distracting phones can be. Great step to ensure students are focused on learning. (Our schools have all the systems to ensure students can reach loved ones, when needed.) https://t.co/1pETV27Z0z
School districts in Northern Virginia are tackling the growing issue of classroom distractions, particularly those caused by cell phones. https://t.co/gC8JHlymFN
Cell Phone Bans May Spread to San Diego Unified https://t.co/Cy4BvlQ1Ng
We have to stop the SM addiction!!!! Chancellor teases 'big' announcement restricting cell phones in schools https://t.co/2Y9eaURiub
School systems in Virginia are addressing an increasing problem in classrooms: cell phone usage. https://t.co/23HddPZlOv
However, New York City wouldn’t be the first major school district to nix phones with Los Angeles Unified School District voting last week to bar the devices starting in 2025. https://t.co/XHvTXlaZKO
Seattle schools to increase student safety measures before next school year The district is also considering requiring identification badges on school premises and closing campuses for lunch. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/mbRL4Pklb0
The nation’s largest school district could ban cell phones by January https://t.co/0WqyYEwR34
Students in L.A. face a cellphone ban. They shouldn’t be the last, the Editorial Board writes. https://t.co/ibfM7wRBUN
As more schools grapple with how to regulate students and their cell phones, a Seattle summer program officially took the leap this week. Already, they’re noticing a difference. More here: https://t.co/OrDgBCNlKm
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. https://t.co/GqWTTtm7ma
Pennsylvania Joins National Trend to Weigh Restrictions on Cell Phones in Public Schools https://t.co/kWi1Uu2oZm | by @FoxRothschild
When public school students return to classes in Loudoun County, Virginia, this fall a new, tighter cellphone policy will be in place, which could also affect how parents communicate with their children during the school day. https://t.co/D3sOcnMo8T
Should schools lock up students’ cellphones? Pa. might test the policy https://t.co/GBDBWPGrz6
Students in L.A. face a cellphone ban. They shouldn’t be the last. Tomorrow’s editorial. https://t.co/vbf02LKJbM
Chancellor teases announcement on cell phones in schools https://t.co/amCWsbkg2I
Schools Chancellor Banks said there is “overwhelming” support from teachers, parents and school administrators on tightening cell phone use in schools. https://t.co/qrXlDivUCY
The Editorial Board: Technology and the law: Disconnect students and cellphones https://t.co/EmA4nf2ukp
Banning smartphones helps learning, say educators https://t.co/QWCFxYdkOu
Smartphones should be banned for teenage students, period. What these devices and the instant dopamine-triggering content they show do to our brains should be a subject of intense scrutiny. https://t.co/lGGlxQqMZP
Schools around the world are instituting a ban on cell phones in the classroom, given concerns over the impact of social media in particular on young people’s mental health. https://t.co/10uxVCaNwf
Top city leaders say an across-the-board cellphone back is coming back to New York City schools. @DaveCarlinTV has the story. https://t.co/2XbR6imBKb