Slate Technology What Next TBD: Back To School… Without Phones
Aug 30, 2024
Laura Meckler, a national education writer for the Washington Post, and Russell Shaw, head of Georgetown Day School and author on phone bans in education, dive into the impact of smartphones on student interactions. They discuss how phone bans are becoming a trend to combat rising anxiety and promote genuine connections in schools. The conversation also highlights the mixed responses to these policies and the delicate balance of managing technology use amidst ongoing mental health concerns.
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