New law in Brazil is making students put away their cellphones at school
Brazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their cellphones under a new law restricting the use of devices in schools
More States Are Moving to Ban Cellphones at School. Should They?
While cellphone bans are popular with many educators, some researchers say there's not much evidence yet that these policies work.
Starting March 3, no cellphones for students in Howard County schools
The Howard County Board of Education voted Thursday to prohibit the use of cellphones during the school day for all grade levels.
NC lawmakers want school boards to restrict cellphones during class
A new bill in the North Carolina Senate would require consequences for students who don't follow the rules — the latest attempt to crack down on cellphone use in schools.
N.J. school districts already cracking down on cellphones amid call for statewide ban
See examples of cellphone rules already in place in a dozen districts as Gov. Phil Murphy backs a ban in all classrooms.
Students, teachers endorse bill to ban cellphones during Nebraska school days
Students, teachers and state officials largely testified in favor of a proposal that would prohibit student use of cellphones during school.
Missouri lawmakers seek to restrict cell-phone use in high schools statewide
Missouri lawmakers are hoping to reduce cell-phone usage in schools with bipartisan legislation that would require school districts make a policy restricting mobile devices during instructional time.
Legislature: ‘No cellphones in class’ bill advances
Local schools and districts would be legally allowed to modify the state's proposed 'No cellphone in classrooms' policy.
Nebraska lawmakers consider requiring K-12 schools to ban cellphone use on school grounds
LB 140 would require all Nebraska public school districts to adopt a policy before the 2025-2026 school year that bans the use of electronic communication devices by students whil
A cellphone ban in Utah schools is closer to reality with overwhelming support in Legislature
Not having a policy on devices in schools is already a policy for the state of Utah, said South Jordan Republican Sen. Lincoln Fillmore. He’s proposing something radically different — a universal cellphone ban in Utah public schools.
Flagler County Sheriff's Office new dog sniffs out crime on cellphones, flash drives
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office just added its first electronic storage detection K-9 to help it find cellphones, flash ...
Teens sound off on proposed law to prohibit cellphones in classrooms
A sampling of Lone Peak High School students reveals mixed opinions on a lawmaker's call to prohibit cellphones in K-12 classrooms.
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Lawsuit accuses Amazon of secretly tracking consumers through cellphones
Amazon.com AMZN.O was sued on Wednesday by consumers who accused the retailing giant of secretly tracking their movements ...