The restrictions may still benefit students in other ways.
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Schools across the U.S. are cracking down on student cellphone use, but a new study finds the restrictions bring mixed results.
The big picture: Schools that require students to lock away their phones during class have seen phone use decline substantially, according to the study shared by the National Bureau of Economic Research in April.
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The study compiled data from Yondr, a California startup that makes lockable pouches for schools, businesses and entertainment…
As more states move to restrict student cell phone use, evidence from schools suggests the biggest changes may be happening…
The District of Columbia, too.
Banning phones in schools may not be as effective in boosting school performance as simply letting kids sleep longer.
More lawmakers across the country are cracking down on student cellphone use as a new study finds mixed results about the bans.
Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schools
