East End School Districts Examine Their Cellphone Use Policies
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As More Schools Nationwide Move To Further Restrict Student Cellphone Use, East End Districts Examine Their Own Policies

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Sag Harbor is still the only East End district with a complete ban on student cellphone use during the school day, but New York State Governor Kathy Hochul is considering following the lead of other states and enacting a statewide ban. CAILIN RILEY

Sag Harbor is still the only East End district with a complete ban on student cellphone use during the school day, but New York State Governor Kathy Hochul is considering following the lead of other states and enacting a statewide ban. CAILIN RILEY

One hundred percent of teachers surveyed at Pierson said they feel that the Yondr cellphone policy has been effective at limiting distractions during class and reduced cellphone use during class time. CAILIN RILEY

One hundred percent of teachers surveyed at Pierson said they feel that the Yondr cellphone policy has been effective at limiting distractions during class and reduced cellphone use during class time. CAILIN RILEY

authorCailin Riley on Sep 25, 2024
In recent years, parents, teachers and administrators have seemed to come to a consensus that cellphones have no place in the classroom. But over the last few months, a harder-to-answer... more

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