New Cellphone Ban Begins at Oakland Public Schools

Map shows states cracking down on student cellphone use in schools

Oakland joins a growing movement to curb student phone use as schools cite concerns about distraction, learning and mental health.

Back to school in Oakland: cellphone ban, new construction, and early learning expansion

Back to school in Oakland: cellphone ban, new construction, and early learning expansion On their first day back at school in Oakland Unified, students reluctantly surrendered their phones while teachers and staff hoped for higher engagement in class.

New cellphone ban begins at Oakland public schools

New cellphone ban begins at Oakland public schools Oakland public school students began the school year on Monday under a new district-wide policy banning cellphones. Kenny Choi reports. The post New cellphone ban begins at Oakland public schools appeared first on KION Central Coast.

CCISD cell phone ban: What students and parents need to know about Texas HB 1481

CCISD adopted new discipline rules for Texas' cell phone ban. Here's what students and parents need to know.

OUSD enacts one of strictest cell phone bans in Bay Area

Oakland Unified has enacted one of the strictest cellphone bans in the region. Students are not allowed to use cellphones, smartwatches, or other personal electronic devices during class, between classes, or during lunch, except in limited circumstances.

Phone ban at Oakland Unified: What you need to know

Quite a few Bay Area school districts start their new year on Monday, including Oakland Unified, where schools will have new cell phone restrictions.