What principals are saying: Eighty-six percent of principals in schools with cell phone restrictions endorse the safety-related benefits. These include positive impacts on school climate, a reduction in inappropriate cell phone use, and a drop in cyberbullying.
What students are saying: Sixty percent of youth support at least some limits on cell phones, mainly to cut down on distractions. But most are skeptical of bell-to-bell restrictions. The most common reason they cited was that they felt parents should be able to reach them when needed.
School leaders face tough choices when it comes to cell phone policies. They are committed to improving safety and ensuring students stay focused on learning. At the same time, they must find ways to maintain communication between students and their families.
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