Educators hope cellphone ban will improve academic performance in schools. New York bell-to-bell ban becomes mandatory as some schools already seeing results.

During the meeting, Ramos-Lopez presented preliminary results from a survey distributed to parents, students and teachers.

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday launched a new website to assist New York schools with the statewide plan to ban cellphones in ...

A poll conducted by RCSD since June 23 showed that about 55% of respondents support the ban. The primary concern among ...

The Tupper Lake Central School District Board of Education formally adopted the district’s new cellphone policy in a ...

Supporters have argued the devices in school distract students and encourage heavy use of social media, contributing to a ...

New York State has implemented a cellphone ban in schools, requiring students to put away their devices for the entire school ...

Middle and high school students at Scotia-Glenville schools will be required to store their smart phones in their locker ...

The New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School Board named a new president at their reorganizational meeting Monday night.

NY Governor Hochul announces a smartphone ban policy for schools, set to start in the 2025-26 year, with a focus on reducing ...

The Albany Central School District will begin its cell phone policy with summer classes at the Albany High School.

San Mateo High School in California bans cellphones during school hours, promoting focus and reducing distractions. The program has shown positive effects on student well-being.