Cellphone bans in schools are trending, but parents and lawmakers aren't on the same page

HeyTutor looked at NCES data, surveys, and state and local laws and policies to illustrate how the movement to limit school phone usage is growing.

Dom DiFurio

Posted 9/30/24

HeyTutor looked at NCES data, surveys, and state and local laws and policies to illustrate how the movement to limit school phone usage is growing.

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Cellphone bans in schools are trending, but parents and lawmakers aren't on the same page

HeyTutor looked at NCES data, surveys, and state and local laws and policies to illustrate how the movement to limit school phone usage is growing.

Tornadoes edge past ELC

Midgets take down Tigers

Warriors battle Bulldogs but come up short

Midgets corral Cowboys for first win

Cellphone bans in schools are trending, but parents and lawmakers aren't on the same page

HeyTutor looked at NCES data, surveys, and state and local laws and policies to illustrate how the movement to limit school phone usage is growing.

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Tornadoes edge past ELC

Midgets take down Tigers

Warriors battle Bulldogs but come up short

Midgets corral Cowboys for first win