School cellphone bans show mixed results in new study

15 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 4

The National Bureau of Economic Research study, due Monday, found strict locked-pouch policies cut phone use but did not raise test scores on average.
It also found suspension rates initially rose, while teachers reported fewer classroom distractions and students later reported improved personal well-being.
Cellphone restrictions won bipartisan backing and were adopted by two-thirds of US states over three years to address distraction, bullying, absenteeism and falling academic performance.

If school phone bans don't raise test scores, what is their real purpose and measure of success?

Beyond taking phones, how can schools teach students the digital discipline they need for the future?