U.S. States Across the Political Spectrum Are Enacting or Considering School Cellphone Bans
Banning students’ use of cellphones during the school day has been rapidly gaining bipartisan ground in the states—at least eight have enacted such measures, and several more are considering doing so.
School cell phone bans keep bipartisan momentum
Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios A growing number of states are banning banning cell phones in schools — almost always with bipartisan support. Why it matters: Parents are divided over these policies, which are meant to reduce distractions and boost students' socialization.
Bill aims to encourage schools to ban phones from the classroom in New Mexico
It’s been a contentious topic for years, phones in schools. Now, days until the next legislative session, one lawmaker has filed a bill that would incentivize school districts to limit student cellphone use.
Bill to ban cell phones in schools pre-filed for legislative session
Alabama Legislative session is just a few weeks away. One bill that is sparking attention is a ban on cell phones in schools.
NJ governor calls for statewide ban on cell phones in school
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is calling for a statewide ban on cell phone use in public schools, for students in grades K-12.
School leaders prepare for Gov. Reynolds school cell phone restriction bill
While a bill is not public for Governor Kim Reynolds' proposal to prohibit cell phone usage during instructional periods for all public schools in the state, school leaders are ready for a look.
Pa. is spending $11 million to expand after-school programs, from Philly to Downingtown
Programs in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties are getting funds through the Pa. Commission on ...
ProPublica Releases New Private School Demographics Lookup
Now you can look up detailed demographic information about thousands of private schools across the country and compare them ...
California High School Girls Basketball Southern Section Computer Rankings (1/16/2025)
California high school girls basketball season has passed the midway point and High School on SI continues to roll out its ...
Christian Science Monitor1d
With Trump returning to the White House, what’s next for school choice?
Voters rejected a trio of school choice ballot measures in November. But momentum seems anything but stalled, especially with ...
Who will attend Palm Beach County's newest elementary school near Arden in August?
School officials changed the boundaries because of explosive growth. About 55 students won't be going to the new school.
High School On SI 2024 All-State Ohio's Football Award Winners
And now it is time for High School On SI Ohio to release its individual award winners, including the player and coach of the ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat16h
‘Mammoth-sized transition’: First 2 Santa Rosa City Schools town halls on school closures debut new alternative scenarios
Four new scenarios created by the district as alternatives to their first recommended closure model were presented at ...
Georgetown assistant coach banned from school property after threatening to shoot fellow coach
The basketball coach arrested for trying to bring a gun into Georgetown High has been granted bail and is banned from all ...
Hogs' Hope Gamble on Small School Transfers Pays Off in 2025
Razorbacks take gamble in portal this offseason bringing in several small school transfers hoping to fill major offensive ...
Plan to convert private school to charter school for students with dyslexia stalls
A plan to convert a private school in Maumelle to an open-enrollment charter school for students with dyslexia stalled ...
KGUN 91h
Southeast school placed on "hold" after person enters campus
The Legacy Traditional School near Golf Links and Harrison emailed parents and families announcing a "hold" was placed after ...
Gov. Ferguson pushes for free meals for all Washington K-12 students
Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing for free school breakfasts and lunches for all K-12 students in Washington state.