David Landes argues that cell phones represent an isolated life whereas Kimberly Hassel blames a society unable to support or ...

For those surrendering to prison, they often consider the trouble that got them there when faced with participating in any activity that would get them in more trouble. In many prison camps, the ...

Ector County parents may have a lot of questions about how the new statewide cell phone classroom ban will work in ECISD. Ector County ISD is preparing for the new school year by developing plans for ...

Surge in unemployment claims prompts Employment Development Department to buy thousands of cell phones, but they weren’t used, audit finds.

A bill that would impose a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools is currently under consideration in the Senate, and has the governor's support. The bill would allow certain exceptions, such as ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The question has grabbed the attention of parents, teachers and administrators locally and nationally: what kind of access should kids have to a cell phone when they’re in ...

Policies vary across districts, from phone caddies to requiring phones be off and away. Research on cell phone impact is ongoing, but educators cite distraction and social media concerns. Parents are ...

Gov. Murphy has called for a statewide ban on cell phones in schools and proposed a grant program. Districts are divided on the cell phone issue, with some citing safety concerns and others ...

Ohio public schools, charter schools, and STEM schools will be required to ban cell phone use by January 1, 2026. Private schools are exempt from the ban, but some have already implemented similar ...

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation into law on June 23 banning cell phones in schools. The new law mandates that each public school have a policy that includes a “prohibition on physical ...

The state budget bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine bans students from using cell phones under most circumstances in K-12 public schools. Districts must adopt the policy by Jan. 1, 2026. While some ...

Brevard School Board revises its recently implemented electronics ban, permitting high schoolers to use laptops and tablets for educational purposes with teacher approval. Cell phones remain ...