When Ballard High School in Louisville, Ky., restricted the use of cellphones, principal Jason Neuss expected student interaction to improve. He also hoped students would engage more with their ...

Something amazing is happening in U.S. schools — at least, the ones that have banned student cell phones for the duration of the school day. And it’s not just visible on report cards, although one new ...

While some Frederick County students, teachers and parents support Frederick County Public Schools' ban on cellphone use for the upcoming school year, some are questioning the logistics of the new ...

The Abilene Board of Education new policies required under House Bill 2299, including restrictions on student personal electronic communication devices and new guidelines governing staff ...

If school committees resort to half measures on cell phone us, not fully banning them, the fight over what truly matters runs the risk of failure. Classroom teachers cannot re-capture the attention of ...

While cellphone bans at schools can help students connect more with peers, they can also make students feel less safe and independent, writes Corinne Brion, associate professor of educational ...