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A Look at Different Cellphone Policies by School District

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Many teachers in the Hampton Bays school district require their students to place their phones in cubbies in a wall unit at the front of the classroom to ensure the phones are not a distraction to students while class is in session. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOLS

Many teachers in the Hampton Bays school district require their students to place their phones in cubbies in a wall unit at the front of the classroom to ensure the phones are not a distraction to students while class is in session. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOLS

authorCailin Riley on Feb 14, 2024
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