Supporters have argued the devices in school distract students and encourage heavy use of social media, contributing to a ...

The Massachusetts Senate is moving forward on a bill to ban cellphone use in all Massachusetts schools. The Joint Education ...

It might be too late for parents to dream about a screen-free summer for their kids, but the Massachusetts Senate is moving ...

Senate Bill 158, sponsored by State Senator Jane Timken, was recently signed into law as part of the state budget. Its goal: ...

It's less clear what reception the proposal will get across the hall. House Speaker Ron Mariano has said that he recognizes that phones are a distraction in schools and that he also understands ...

Every school in Rhode Island is now required to have a policy in place prohibiting students from accessing electronic devices ...

A poll conducted by RCSD since June 23 showed that about 55% of respondents support the ban. The primary concern among ...

Free School Day Policy' for all grades, effective Aug 11, promoting student focus and reducing distractions during school ...

This year’s legislative session saw many changes that will affect New Hampshire’s schools, students, and educators.

Massachusetts state senators are advancing legislation to ban cell phones in schools.Lawmakers voted unanimously Tuesday to send the bill to a Senate<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

But starting next year, that familiar routine will become illegal in Ohio public schools. Senate Bill 158, sponsored by state ...

With student cell phone use in school districts now banned for the upcoming school year, school districts are scrambling to ...