EdWeek survey finds cellphone restrictions in 95% of schools aid engagement

5 articles · Updated · Education Week · Apr 29

Among 596 teachers, principals and district leaders surveyed from mid-February to mid-March, seven in 10 reported better classroom behaviour and student engagement.
Effects on learning, wellbeing and social-emotional development were more often positive than negative, but attendance was largely unchanged and 36% said rules were not enforced consistently.
Two-thirds said policies cover the full school day, and at least 37 states plus Washington DC now require bans or restrictions, though researchers say long-term effects and best enforcement models remain unclear.

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