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Hi John,
Cell phones, smart watches, and other technology have become integral to our daily lives, providing connectivity to the world around us. When it comes to the classroom, personal technology can pose significant distractions and challenges for our students. While I believe it's important for students to develop an aptitude for technology, too much technology use can be distracting and potentially expose young people to harmful content.
That's why I'm a cosponsor of the Focus on Learning Act. This legislation would launch a pilot program providing schools with secure containers for students to store technology - such as cell phones and smart watches - during school hours. It would also require the U.S. Department of Education to complete a study on the effects of cellphone and smart watch use in K-12 classrooms on students’ mental health and academic performance. Importantly, schools participating in the pilot program will have a communication system in place that allows teachers, administrators, and staff to communicate with local emergency responders.
I want to get your feedback, John. Click below to share how the use of personal technology in schools has impacted you:
Keep the faith and keep in touch,
Dean Phillips
Member of Congress
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