Times Observer

Student cell phone use called ‘catastrophic’ for taxpayers as ban mulled

The national discussion on keeping students off cell phones during school has reached full boil in many state capitals, and ...
The Statehouse News Bureau

Ohio law bans cell phones during the school day. Teachers and students have mixed feelings

In Ohio’s public schools, students are no longer allowed to use their cell phones during the school day. Principals say the ...
Columbus Dispatch

State law now bans student cell phone use. But what do local policies say about teachers?

A new Ohio law requires school districts to ban cell phone use by students. But what are the policies for teachers using their phones in school? In Ohio's two-year budget, state lawmakers prohibited ...
The Post-Crescent

When can Kaukauna students use their phones? New 'consistent' policy lays out the rules

At about 11 a.m. on the second day of class at Kaukauna High School, dozens of students were eating lunch in the school common area. While the room was filled with the noise of conversation, some of ...

These students opposed cellphone restrictions. They still see problems

Part of the problem, Romero, said, is that most kids have been brought up accustomed to having access to phones and the ...
Illinois Policy

Bill would limit cell phone use in classrooms

The measure would prohibit most student cell phone use in class. Illinois is one of only nine states with no state law ...