Madison City School Leaders and Parents React to Phones Being Banned During the School Day

'They should be banned': Readers weigh in on mobile phones in schools

Hundreds of local readers have shared their views after we asked if mobile phones should be banned in schools

No phones, no problem?: 5th graders experiment with 21-day digital detox  - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

School is out for the summer– so kids are likely spending even more time with their phones, tablets and video games. But one group of South Florida students tried a unique experiment — they unplugged. Heather Walker shares their digital detox in tonight’s 7Spotlight. Inside KLA Academy in Miami, a group of super smart fifth graders studied the history of communication, from the telegraph to the internet, and technology’s impact on their young br…

Madison schools to enforce new phone ban under Focus Act

Alabama public schools are implementing a new statewide ban on cell phone usage during the school day under the Focus Act. This law prohibits the possession or use of any wireless communication devices during instructional hours.

Madison City school leaders and parents react to phones being banned during the school day

MADISON, Ala (WHNT) — The Focus Act will ban the use of cell phones during the school day starting this fall, and while that rule is the same for every school in the state, the guidelines and consequences in place will vary per school system.   "They're not to be even be on that person," Madison City School Superintendent Ed Nichols said. "The law talks about placing those in their cars or their lockers, or another designated area. For Madison, …

Juneau School District to crack down on cell phone use

Students enter Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on August 15, 2024. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) The Juneau School District is cracking down on cell phone use in schools. The Board of Education passed a policy amendment Tuesday. Students in kindergarten through high school will now have to turn off any phones, tablets, and laptops and stow them in their backpack or locker for the day. High school students will be allowed to use phones…

School board discusses electronic communication device and cell phone use policy, regulations

The school board held their monthly meeting this past Monday and on the agenda was to discuss possible changes to the electronic communication device and cell phone use policy and regulations.