US Education Dept nudges states, schools on cellphone policies: What India’s educators can learn about effective phone bans in classrooms

The U.S. Department of Education has released a playbook to guide schools in creating cellphone use policies. It emphasizes adaptable, community-based approaches that prioritize safety, mental health, and learning. Several states have already enacted laws restricting phone use in schools, reflecting growing concerns about distraction and social media’s impact.

​The U.S. Department of Education has released a playbook to guide schools in creating cellphone use policies. It emphasizes adaptable, community-based approaches that prioritize safety, mental health, and learning. Several states have already enacted laws restricting phone use in schools, reflecting growing concerns about distraction and social media’s impact. The U.S. Department of Education has released a playbook to guide schools in creating cellphone use policies. It emphasizes adaptable, community-based approaches that prioritize safety, mental health, and learning. Several states have already enacted laws restricting phone use in schools, reflecting growing concerns about distraction and social media’s impact.