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Behind the Movement to Ban Cellphones in Schools

Seven states passed laws prohibiting cellphone use during instruction time or requiring districts to impose restrictions at the local level.

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Behind the Movement to Ban Cellphones in Schools
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By Aaron Gifford
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October 12, 2024Updated:October 14, 2024

Mountain Middle School in Durango, Colorado, banned cellphones from classrooms a dozen years ago.

Principal and executive director Shane Voss recalled that at the time, the constant texting and photo-snapping were too much to tolerate.

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