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zorroloco 26-Jun-24, 06:56	Cell phones in schools I really grew despondent over phone addiction in the schools. I basically stopped subbing at middle and high schools because I spent half my time arguing with kids about their crack, er… phone addiction. Now, this, from the district I work in. “The North Clackamas School District will lock up students’ cellphones for the entire school day at all its middle and high schools, starting next fall. School board members said they expect the move will improve the educational climate for both students and teachers.” FANTASTIC!!!!
mo-oneandmore 26-Jun-24, 07:14	I fully agree that phone-use restrictions in our schools is a "FANTASTIC!!!!", long overdue idea. I can't imagine a teaching environment where the kiddies are interrupting their studies to search social media or enter text. Ring, ring, ring!
redfoxrising 27-Jun-24, 04:34	School Board Cell phones can be expensive, Especially I-phones. How do they expect this to be done? What about the elementary schools? What about emergency’s? It seems at first to be a fantastic idea to remove them from the students who are being distractive. If The district is able to do this I just wonder how? It would need to slow down the Bus leaving times in the afternoon and class starting times in the mornings. What about the vocational students who go to offsite campuses? I believe they will end up making a policy to keep phones in their lockers including backpacks? Do the students use laptops or tablets in the class room. They do in our schools! They also use a robust wifi network with both open and secure connections requiring sign in credentials. Even 20 years ago my kids were assigned palm pilots to use in elementary school. I expect pushback from parents! I used to coach girls sports and I remember even 20 years ago the students had flip phones and used them for messaging, sending pictures, and phone calls ofcourse. Now 20 years later I read this idea of locking up their cell phones. good luck! I take phone calls from my watch! I wonder how that will get stopped? Tablets and notebooks also support sim cards and can be used for communications. I put my devices in airplane mode when I’m traveling on flights and use wifi. I do not think this is going to work.
redfoxrising 27-Jun-24, 04:41	Copy and Pasted The issue has caught the attention of federal and state policymakers, too. Some states—such as California, Florida, Indiana, and Tennessee—have passed laws allowing schools to restrict cellphone use. A handful of other states are considering passing similar laws. Congressional lawmakers have also introduced legislation that would require a federal study on the effects of cellphone use on students’ mental health and academic performance. Liz Kolb, a clinical professor of education technologies and teacher education at the University of Michigan, said it’s unlikely that all 50 states will pass laws restricting students’ cellphone use, “but we’re seeing a lot more [movement] at the individual school level, where they’re trying to figure out policies that make sense [for their communities].” At the district level, these restrictions vary widely. Some districts restrict student cellphone use anywhere and any time during the school day. Some allow use of the devices during lunch and in the hallways. And others haven’t placed any restrictions at all, often because of parent and student pushback. Even in districts where there’s a ban, “there’s a lot of nuance” in how schools are addressing it, Kolb said. “In order for a full school ban to be effective, you really have to have strong leadership supporting the staff in enforcing it.” Some of those nuances include exceptions for students who have a documented need to have their digital devices for health reasons, such as checking blood glucose levels if a student has diabetes. Teachers also have the flexibility to allow students to use their cellphones in class if they are needed for instructional purposes. Here are six different policy approaches districts are putting in place to address concerns about student cellphone use: 1. Cellphones are restricted for all students, regardless of grade level In Florida’s Orange County district, all students are prohibited from using their cellphones and other wireless communication devices, such as smartwatches, during school hours—meaning from the first bell to the dismissal bell, these devices must be silenced and put away in their bags. If a student is caught using a phone during the school day, the device will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the day. Depending on the circumstances of the violation, a student could also get detention or be suspended. Flint schools in Michigan also prohibit all students, regardless of grade level, from using cellphones or other personal electronic devices. If a student is caught using a phone, it will be confiscated and returned to the student’s parent or caretaker. Some districts provide technological solutions, such as pouches, to lock and store students’ phones during the school day. In other districts, educators have found creative ways to separate students from their phones, such as using over-the-door shoe holders where students place their phones during class. 2. Cellphones restricted only for elementary students, more flexible for middle and high school students While restrictions on the use of cellphones and other two-way communication devices exist for all students in the Wauwatosa district in Wisconsin, there are more flexible rules for middle and high school students. Cellphones are prohibited all day for elementary students, but middle and high school students can use their phones before and after school, between class periods, during lunch, and in free periods. Teachers and principals have discretion for imposing consequences for misuse. SEE ALSO Close up of elementary or middle school white girl using a mobile phone in the classroom. STUDENT WELL-BEING Can SEL Help Students Curb Their Own Cellphone Use? Lauraine Langreo & Arianna Prothero, April 1, 2024 • 7 min read 3. Cellphones are prohibited for elementary and middle school students, but more flexible for high school students Elementary and middle school students in Virginia’s Rockingham district are prohibited from using personal electronic devices during the school day, while high school students may use their devices during lunch, study hall, advisory periods if permitted by a teacher and principal, and in between classes. 4. Cellphones are restricted only in classrooms, locker rooms, and bathrooms Other districts, such as Richmond schools in Wisconsin, have restrictions on cellphone use only in certain areas of schools, such as classrooms, locker rooms, and bathrooms—to prevent bullying or sharing of inappropriate images, according to some district policies. 5. Cellphones restricted only in classrooms Some restrictions are centered around classroom time only and allow students to use their phones outside of the classroom. In the Brush school district in Colorado, for instance, students aren’t allowed to have their phones out during instructional hours but can use them any other time. If a student is caught with a phone when they’re not allowed to have it, parents can either come to school to collect the phone or they can let the school keep the phone until the end of the day. SEE ALSO Students' cell phones are collected by school administration before the start of spring break at California City Middle School in California City, Calif., on March 11, 2022. SCHOOL CLIMATE & SAFETY Why These Parents Want Cellphones Banned in Schools Elizabeth Heubeck, November 2, 2023 • 3 min read 6. Cellphone restrictions are left up to each school There are also districts, such as Meriden in Connecticut and Minnetonka in Minnesota, that don’t have districtwide restrictions, but instead have guidelines that schools can choose to follow. 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zorroloco 27-Jun-24, 05:51	Red I think the kids will keep their phones, but in a bag that blocks reception. If they remove them in class, consequences. Emergencies? Parent calls the school.
redfoxrising 27-Jun-24, 06:15	Good solution Bag is a good idea Basically a RF shield. Fantastic 😀
zorroloco 27-Jun-24, 06:30	Red Schools DEFINITELY do not want to collect and manage kid’s phones…. A logistical nightmare. And a liability
mo-oneandmore 27-Jun-24, 09:09	red The key for the kiddies to NOT have their precious, expensive smart phones thrown into a large (school) box at the school entrance/exit is to leave their phones at home or to at-least not remove them from their RF shielded bags.
redfoxrising 27-Jun-24, 09:11	A logistical nightmare 100% agree. I believe the school board would open a can of worms otherwise. I’m thinking phones will be used in the halls and before and after school. People these days check their phones often, including myself for notifications and email. When I was in middle and high school from 1974-79 we were not using cell phones. Eventually car bag phones were known as true mobile phones and I remember the gain antennas on cars.
zorroloco 27-Jun-24, 09:56	We shall have to wait and see How they implement it. I expect kids will be issued bags. Not yo be opened during school hours (maybe lunch?). If kids violate, they will be required yo check it into the office.
zorroloco 29-Oct-24, 08:08	I’m subbing a math class At the local high school today. First sub shift of the year for me. I’m super curious how it feels now that cell phones are not allowed. I’m not overly hopeful, but thought I’d give it a shot. I’ll report out as I have time. Wish me luck. Tomorrow I do a half day in the resource room at a local elementary school. That’s usually a pretty easy gig
apatzer 29-Oct-24, 08:37	Good luck 🤞
zorroloco 29-Oct-24, 12:02	Wow Finished two classes. First, a freshman Geometry class. Went well. Then an Alg 2 class that was fantastic! Respectful, engaged, hard working and kind. And VERY appreciative of my ability to actually teach math, not just baby sit them. Two more classes to go. A basic math class (probably more difficult) and another Alg 2. Keeping my fingers crossed.
zorroloco 29-Oct-24, 12:23	Basic math Is code for Special Education math class with four students, apparently. Easy peasy
apatzer 29-Oct-24, 13:55	That's great news. I'm currently in DC at the Eclipse. But I may leave early. This place is off the chain. So many people are here. It wouldn't surprise me if they surpassed 40k
zorroloco 29-Oct-24, 15:57	Great day Students were respectful, engaged and hard working. I saw ONE cell phone out all day, and he put it away when I looked at him. Kids thanked me for actually teaching (as opposed to baby sitting like most substitutes)! It was really a fun day! Night and day compared to last year. So pleasantly surprised! Yay!
aussiespud 30-Oct-24, 00:23	Our State banned them in public schools just over a year ago. The results have been very encouraging glamadelaide.com.au

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