cellphones in schools
SPRINGFIELD – Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time cleared a Senate committee Tuesday and could soon be considered by the full Senate. It’s a policy change that Gov. JB Pritzker called for in his State of the State address in February and…
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QUINCY — Schools across the country are grappling with the challenge of keeping students engaged in the face of constant cellphone distractions, but local schools are proving that a firm approach to technology can make a difference. Cellphone use has been linked in many school districts nationwide to a decline in academic performance, poor school…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District could soon make revisions to its cellphone policy. Board members engaged in spirited discussion during Thursday’s School Board meeting about how and when to make changes regarding the district’s cell phone policy. “Something has to be done,” board president Blane Mundle said. When something will be done remains…
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