A large study found that while cellphone bans in schools led to a significant decrease in student device use and were welcomed by teachers for reducing distractions, they did not result in improved academic performance or lower suspension rates, highlighting the complexity of addressing educational challenges. #CellphoneBans #EducationReform #StudentWellbeing #US
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School Cellphone Ban Study Finds Mixed Results
Cellphone bans got devices out of students' hands, according to the first large study. But behavior and academics have not improved, at least so far.
