After Whitehead posted about the trend, other educators reached out to say they were seeing the same thing, with many sharing ...

When it comes to screens in classrooms, many will make the claim that it is important for students to learn to use technology. But are there really any students who aren’t going to be learning ...

The law aims to reduce classroom distractions and improve students' mental health by limiting access to social media during ...

Seventeen Baltimore County public schools are taking part in a pilot program aimed at teaching responsible cellphone use and limiting distractions in the classroom. The program limits phone access ...

Nebraska schools report improved student engagement and reduced classroom distractions following implementation of statewide ...

A wave of validation swept over me when I read the many emails from teachers and parents who responded to my column about how overuse of screens in classrooms is hurting education. Even though plenty ...

WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - Many (72 percent) U.S. high school teachers say cell phone distraction is a major problem in the classroom, according to a recent poll by Pew Research Center. The principal at DC ...

Creating a distraction-free learning environment is critical for good mental health and academic success. Educators agree cellphones frequently distract students with social media, notifications and ...

Though a step behind some of our neighboring states, lawmakers and Gov. Patrick Morrisey did an important thing with House Bill 2003 this year. It bans the use of cell phones and other personal ...

The “Distraction Free Act” requires public schools across Georgia to create a plan to ban cell phones in classrooms for ...

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Capital Region school districts took part in a round table discussion with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday to discuss the upcoming statewide distraction-free classroom policy. The ...