Many states have proposed or enacted new school cellphone restrictions, and a bill in Congress would study the effects of phones in schools. Many teachers say phones have become an in-class distraction, but phone bans might face pushback from parents accustomed to regular contact with their children. But teachers say these policies are difficult to enforce. A recent national poll found that only one-third of public-school parents supported a ban on cellphones during the school day. Principal Jeffrey Palladino said it has become so habitual that there is little pushback from students or parents.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 16, 2024 03:36 UTC