Do Not Disturb: Mobile Phone Ban Sweeps American Schools
An enduring debate surrounds cellphones in schools, but are states right to ban them? Experts tell Newsweek the pros and cons.
School completely bans mobile phones and teachers say kids' behaviour changes
Even teachers are not allowed to use their phones A school said its total ban on pupils using mobile phones has improved exam results and behaviour. The ban, which has been running for a year, has "made a massive difference" said Ann Webb,
Parents, educators, health experts, lawmakers, others discuss cell phone use at NC schools
Parents, educators, public health experts, policy makers, and many others joined together at The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation on Thursday to discuss cell phone use in schools.
New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools
With the new school year comes renewed debate over the use of cell phones in the classroom.Among New York parents of school-age children, 77-percent support barring cell phone use in schools during the day,
Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools
Mike Morath made the recommendation as concerns rise that phones are harmful to students’ mental health and distract them from learning.
Texas schools plagued by threats as TEA considers cell phone ban; Congress looks at kids’ social media
Just weeks into the school year, Texas school districts responded to numerous violent threats, with Nexstar's Texas stations reporting on threats to at least 20 schools.
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These Celebs All Have Really Strict Cell Phone Rules For Their Kids
From Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban to the Beckhams, these parents are pretty strict when it comes to how their kids use their ...
Murdered Brianna Ghey's mum backs total ban on kids having smartphones at school
Ormiston Academies Trust runs over forty state schools and has recently announced plans to remove phones from the hands from ...
10,000 parents reveal toll of smartphone addiction and best ‘dumb’ phones around
Exclusive: Parents are breaking down in tears over their children’s smartphone obsession, which is the overwhelming driver of ...
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'My wife and I argue' - Novak Djokovic reveals reason behind not allowing his children mobile mobiles
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic recently talked about not allowing his kids, Stefan and Tara, to have personal mobile ...
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Are Our Kids Anxious or Just Unprepared?
A generation of anxious parents is buying into fear-based tech restrictions that will not protect kids nor prepare them for ...
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Drivers warned to watch out as school kids on phones becomes major road safety issue
1,200 children are injured in collisions near schools every month and 84 per cent admit to using phones while walking to and ...
Scientists Determine Once and for all If Cell Phones Cause Brain Cancer
Experts explain if cell phones cause brain cancer. After a WHO-commissioned report, oncologists weigh in on cell phone ...
Helpline calls from public phones rise as service reaches third year of free use
The telco says emergency calls from public phones have risen by about 20 per cent, and the anonymity they provide for people ...
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New Kids On The Block announce Las Vegas residency at Park MGM
Fresh off the heels of a sold-out summer tour, multi-platinum ’80s boy band New Kids On The Block announced their first Strip ...