Cellphones
Learn more about cellphones in K-12 schools鈥攚hether they are being banned, used as instructional tools, or something in between
Student Well-Being
Teachers Want Parents to Step Up to Curb Cellphone Misuse. Are They Ready?
A program from the National PTA aims to partner with schools to give parents resources on teaching their children healthy tech habits.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
Let's Not Oversimplify Students' Cellphone Use
Vilifying the technology, including social media, is easier than digging into the societal issues that contribute to mental health issues.
School & District Management
6 Ways Schools Are Managing Students鈥� Cellphone Use
Students' cellphone use has been a major source of headaches for teachers and principals.
Ed-Tech Policy
How Teachers' Unions Are Involved in the Fight Against Cellphones in Class
Could cellphone bans be the next big issue at the bargaining table?
Teaching
Cellphones and Beyond: Teachers' Ideas on What's Hindering Learning
Teachers on social media give their two cents regarding the major factors contributing to students' apathy toward learning.
Teaching
Student Apathy Is a Big Classroom Challenge, Teachers Say. Cellphones Aren鈥檛 Helping
The distractions of cellphones compound a general lack of interest in learning, a new national survey of teachers shows.
Student Well-Being
Can SEL Help Students Curb Their Own Cellphone Use?
Experts say that a combination of SEL skills and better school policies would help curb student cellphone use.
Teaching
Opinion
Should Cellphones Be Permitted in Classrooms? Teachers Offer These Strategies
Teachers can play a role in helping students figure out appropriate times for using their phones.
School Climate & Safety
Managing Cellphones in Classrooms: Tips From Teachers
There's a growing movement to ban student cellphones at school, but many teachers still must manage the problem on their own.
School Climate & Safety
Do Cellphone Bans Work? Educators Share Their Experiences
Educators describe how policies banning cellphones at school are affecting students and learning.
Ed-Tech Policy
Should More Schools Ban Cellphones? It's a Question U.S. Lawmakers Want Answered
A bipartisan push to study the impacts on student mental health and academics comes as more schools restrict their use.
School Climate & Safety
From Our Research Center
Where Should Students Be Allowed to Use Cellphones? Here鈥檚 What Educators Say
There鈥檚 a yawning gap between what's permitted and what educators feel should be allowed.
School Climate & Safety
Why These Parents Want Cellphones Banned in Schools
Educators say parents are often quick to push back on cellphone bans in schools, but this parent group is leading the charge.
International
England Pushes for Cellphone Bans in Schools. Could the U.S. Be Next?
England is the latest country seeking to keep cellphones out of class.