William Schnider, a 17-year-old rising senior at Van Nuys High School, is against the upcoming cellphone ban in Los Angeles schools but says he understands why it is going to be enacted. (Dania ...

Legislation that would prohibit student cell phone use during the school day has been moved to the full state Senate for ...

Where is your cellphone right now? If you’re reading this, your phone is probably in your hand. But as soon as you’re done, there’s a good chance you’ll stash it back in one of your pockets, like more ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new law banning cellphone usage in schools enacted earlier this year has completely transformed the ...

Utah's cellphone ban has the right goal, writes one teacher in an op-ed. “It will work when students understand the ultimate ...

Treasure Coast schools are strengthening enforcement of a new state law banning cellphone usage during class. The new state law, effective July 1, addresses cellphone usage at elementary, middle and ...

Cellphones present an enormous distraction in the classroom. Even when the devices aren’t actually being used, the mere jolt from cellphone notifications can capture students’ attention, taking them ...

Toms River Regional is looking to codify its efforts to keep cell phones out of students' hands for most of the school day.

Check these signs to see if you’re overpaying for your cell phone plan and learn how to cut costs without sacrificing ...

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