New York Teachers Endorse First Year of Cell Phone Ban
New York implemented a cell-phone ban in schools starting in September. After one year, teachers and students gave largely favorable assessments of the policy.
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AFBytes briefing
Classroom policies that limit phone use can affect student attention and learning outcomes, which influence long-term educational attainment and future earnings.
What to watch next
- Watch for statewide academic performance data releases that may correlate with the policy.