Study finds school cellphone bans may boost test scores after initial disruption

A new study suggests school cellphone bans can lead to better grades and attendance but not without early challenges.
The Hechinger Report on MSN

Cellphone bans can help kids learn — but Black students are suspended more as schools make the shift

Analysis of Florida school district after 2023 classroom cellphone restrictions shows reading and math test score gains ...
KQED

School Cellphone Bans Can Help Kids Learn — But Black Students Suspended at Higher Rates

Analysis of Florida school district after 2023 classroom cellphone restrictions shows reading and math test score gains. The ...
National Bureau of Economic Research

The Impact of Cellphone Bans in Schools on Student Outcomes: Evidence from Florida

Cellphone bans in schools have become a popular policy in recent years in the United States, yet very little is known about their effects on student outcomes. In this study, we try to fill this gap by ...