Texas Education Chief Advocates for Statewide Cellphone Ban in Schools Amidst Academic Concerns
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath proposed a statewide school cellphone ban, citing harm to students' academic and mental health.
Texas Official Calls for Cellphone Ban in Schools, Citing 'Harmful' Effects
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said that cellphone use in schools has an "extremely harmful" impact on students.
No more cell phones? TEA Commissioner wants statewide school ban
Students in Texas schools might face the possibility of no cell phones allowed in schools after the TEA suggested a statewide ban.
Texas Education Commissioner wants to ban cell phones in schools
The top education official in Texas says cell phones don’t belong in the classroom. He cited research showing phones in the classroom are a distraction for students.
Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath on Wednesday said next year lawmakers should ban the use of cellphones in public schools across the state.
Virginia Democrats introduce bill to restrict school cellphone use
Virginia Senate Democrats introduced a bill to restrict cellphone use in schools, following Governor Youngkin's guidance.
School bans pupils' phones to remove 'toxicity'
A school has introduced a ban on smartphones in an attempt to remove "constant access to the toxicity" of social media. Teachers at Boston Grammar School said since it introduced its Digital Detox in the summer term "noise has increased" because students are talking more.
East Texas schools consider possible cell phone ban
Education has been a hot topic of discussion as of late and now lawmakers and administration are looking at the use of phones in school. “We’ve been dealing with cell phones now for over 20 years inside of schools,
Kids caught bullying will lose cell phone privileges in N.J. school district
A Monmouth County school district is among the latest to require students to turn off cell phones in class — and ban students caught bullying from bringing phones to school at all. The new policy in Middletown,
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TEA Commissioner pushes to ban phones in Texas schools, citing distractions despite safety concerns
During times of crisis on campus, many students call their parents. Now, that's part of the reason for pushback in TEA Commissioner Mike Morath's call for Texas lawmakers to ban phones in the ...
Here's where Texas school district lawsuit to delay release of A-F school ratings stands
A Travis County judge issued an order Wednesday prohibiting the Texas education commissioner from releasing A-F school ...
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TEA commissioner endorses statewide cell phone ban policy in classrooms
The debate over whether cell phones should be allowed in classrooms is something state lawmakers may weigh in.
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Judge blocks Texas Education Agency from releasing school ratings
The Texas Education Agency can't release A-F grades while a lawsuit brought be a handful of school districts moves forward.
Texas education commissioner talks public education needs at Tuloso-Midway ISD event
Tuloso-Midway ISD held its State of the District event Thursday, including remarks from Texas Education Agency head Mike ...
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Dozens of Texas school districts press state to suspend new student data reporting system
The superintendents said they haven’t received enough support from the state or time to fix errors the system generated.
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Texas Triumphs as 541 Schools Earn Prestigious Purple Star Designation for Commitment to Military Families
Texas Governor announces 541 schools awarded the Purple Star for military support, a 202% increase, reflecting the state’s ...