Exploring the debate on banning phones in schools to reduce distractions, major districts like NY and LA are taking action. Also, Tinder uses AI for profile photos and Ray-Ban's parent company acquires Supreme for $1.5B.
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Day-long bans on phones in schools improved academic performance and student engagement.
Concerns persist about the necessity of phone access for emergency situations despite benefits of phone bans.
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Phone Distraction in Schools
Phone distraction in classrooms has become a major concern with the increasing capabilities of smartphones, leading to constant notifications and social media interactions among students. This trend has raised worries about the impact of social media on young individuals and their academic focus.
Day-Long Phone Bans' Impact
Implementing day-long bans on phones in schools, where students surrender their devices at the start of the day and retrieve them at the end, has shown positive results. Despite initial resistance, schools observed improved test scores, grades, attendance at after-school events, and increased student engagement during non-classroom activities like breaks and lunch.
Nationwide Phone Bans
Following successful trials in some districts, wider implementation of phone bans is underway in prominent school systems like New York City, Los Angeles Unified, and the state of Virginia. While such bans have shown benefits in reducing distractions, concerns persist regarding emergency situations where students' access to phones could be critical for communication and safety measures.
Schools across the country are grappling with the issue of: “to ban or not to ban?” when it comes to phones. As major school districts in NY, LA and Virginia move to enforce bans in 2025, we have to wonder if it will have the desired effect of limiting distractions. Plus: Tinder brings in AI to pick your profile photos and Ray-Ban parent company acquires Supreme for $1.5B.
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