Hudson High Says 271 of 313 Phone Violators Chose Reset Course as Restrictions Boost Classrooms
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Updated · Hudson Star Observer · May 18
Hudson High Says 271 of 313 Phone Violators Chose Reset Course as Restrictions Boost Classrooms
4 articles · Updated · Hudson Star Observer · May 18
271 of 313 Hudson High students cited for cellphone infractions chose a Digital Reset course over detention, as Principal Michael Ballard said the restrictions have improved instruction, behavior and student interaction.
Over the past year, the high school has required students to turn off phones during class and use only district-issued devices for learning, while allowing phone use before and after school, at lunch and during passing time in designated areas.
Ballard told the school board teachers and staff broadly support the rules, saying classrooms now have more conversation and students are "back to being kids again" during the school day.
June will bring a second board vote on policy changes that would formally add recent practices to district policy, including smartwatch limits and backpacks as approved storage, ahead of Wisconsin's July 1 wireless-device deadline.
While Hudson celebrates success, could its phone ban backfire with more behavioral issues like other schools have seen?
Are school phone bans fixing student distraction, or just hiding a deeper problem with technology in education?
With 87% of students choosing a 'reset course', what does this new approach to discipline truly teach them?