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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In today’s classrooms, smartphones are doing far more harm than good. These devices, while useful in some settings, have become a persistent source of distraction, stress, and even danger for students ...

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

A proposed Michigan bill aims to curb classroom distractions with cell phone rules. Michigan lawmakers are considering a new bill that would restrict cell phone use in classrooms across the state, ...

Governor Kay Ivey signed the FOCUS Act into law May 14, officially banning students' use of smartphones and other wireless devices inside Alabama's public schools. The new law aims to reduce classroom ...

MACON, Ga. — As Georgia’s legislative session concludes this Friday, several education-related bills have cleared final hurdles, while others remain in flux. The General Assembly advanced measures ...