The educational landscape in 2026 is experiencing a significant shift, marked by a curious resurgence and subsequent ...

A wave of validation swept over me when I read the many emails from teachers and parents who responded to my column about how overuse of screens in classrooms is hurting education. Even though plenty ...

Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions ...

Hillsborough County school leaders are inching toward a ban on AI-capable "smart glasses," after a recent board workshop ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro endorsed efforts to limit distractions in the classroom this week by calling on the General Assembly to get a bill to his desk that limits the use of ...

Creating a distraction-free learning environment is critical for good mental health and academic success. Educators agree cellphones frequently distract students with social media, notifications and ...

The debate over classroom screens isn't about banning technology. It's about making sure it actually helps kids learn.

Bell-to-bell cellphone bans are spreading rapidly, rising from 60% to 74% of schools in just one year, according to a new national survey. Teachers report students are talking more face-to-face and ...

The start of school is going to be different for students in Central Florida as cellphone bans go into effect.Educators said cellphones are a distraction in the classroom, and the ban will eliminate ...

The saboteur in today’s classroom is a familiar device: the screen. Back-to-back coverage in The New York Times has brought the classroom crisis into the public eye: The first on Nov. 12 discussed a ...