Out of Sight: QACPS Approves Prohibiting Cell Phones

Cell Phones Are the Distraction in Student Pockets

Delbert Hosemann argues in favor of a cell phone ban in schools and writes about why it is necessary. The post Opinion | Cell Phones Are the Distraction in Student Pockets appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Out of sight: QACPS approves prohibiting cell phones

CENTREVILLE–Silencing and removing the presence of cell phones, smart watches, and personal screens, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) Board of Education approved its district wide Personal Electronic Communication Device policy prohibiting the use of personal electronics from the first…

Thousands of Americans warned over new $25 fine for using cell phones coming into force

A school district in Wyoming has started fining students $25 if they are caught using their phones during the school day.Lincoln County School District No.1, which includes schools in Kemmerer and surrounding areas, introduced the policy ahead of the new academic year. It bans all wireless communication devices during instructional hours, from first period to last, including extracurricular activities and field trips.Get caught three times and i…