A large study on school cell phone bans has found mixed results. Teachers report fewer distractions when students lock phones away, but there's little evidence of improved academic achievement or ...

Public support for the bill is widespread and growing, with 74% of U.S. adults backing a ban on cellphones in middle and high ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio schools were required to adopt policies that ban cell phone use during the school day on January 1. A few months in, reaction has been largely positive, with students, ...

In the past decade, student achievement has stagnated or declined around the world as cellphones have become nearly ubiquitous Gen Z and Gen Alpha accessories. Educators from Florida to Sweden to Rio ...

Studies have shown that cell phone use is a serious distraction for students that affects their mental health, social-emotional development and ability to concentrate in class.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Indiana schools will soon be required to enforce stricter cellphone restrictions under a new ...

The 2025-26 school year was the first in which the ban was implemented. The law applies to public schools and open-enrollment charter schools.