Cellphones
Learn more about cellphones in K-12 schools—whether they are being banned, used as instructional tools, or something in between
Which States Ban or Restrict Cellphones in Schools?
See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools.
Classroom Technology
Live Online Discussion
A Seat at the Table: The Rewiring of Childhood With Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt, Catherine Price, and Adam Swinyard join Peter DeWitt on how to get students off devices and back to the basics of childhood.
Classroom Technology
This School District Wants Students to Turn Off Their Phones and Sleep
Parents and students are learning about the importance of device-free bedrooms.
Classroom Technology
Do Student Cellphone Bans Improve Academic Achievement?
Researchers recommend continued examination of cellphone policies, which are still relatively new.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on the Athletic Advantage: How Districts Are Turning School Sports Into Community Assets
Find out how you can improve student engagement, belonging, and mental health through inclusive sports programs, esports, and gaming.
Recruitment & Retention
From Our Research Center
Want to Recruit Teachers? Restrict Student Cellphone Use During School
Many school districts now limit student cellphone use during school hours.
Classroom Technology
From Our Research Center
What Happens When Schools Restrict Cellphone Use
New survey sheds light on how cellphone restrictions are improving student behavior and engagement.
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Ed-Tech Policy
Letter to the Editor
Don’t Ban Phones, Limit Them
Phones can be useful tools, says a high school student.
Federal
A Federal School Cellphone Policy? Big Barriers Stand in the Way
Other countries have nationwide restrictions, but in the U.S., states and districts have set the agenda.
School & District Management
High School Assistant Principal of the Year Focuses on Equity, Student Behavior
Amanda Jamerson focused on addressing student discipline.
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This report explores what’s driving the shift, what schools are seeing in classrooms, and what it means for leaders navigating student ph...
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Ed-Tech Policy
These School Leaders Don’t Want a Statewide Cellphone Ban. Here's Why
As lawmakers consider a student cellphone ban, leaders of one district want to set their own policy.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
Cellphones: The 'Most Formidable Adversary' Schools Have Ever Faced
The Spokane schools in Washington paired cellphone restrictions with expanded extracurricular activities.