How the states are handling smartphones in schools

How do you feel about banning cell phones in the classroom? Young children's access to social media? In Episode 2 of the ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights, where policy meets advocacy, our hosts share how the states are tackling social media and smartphones in schools this legislative session.  

With insights from ExcelinEd in Action’s senior legislative director for Florida, Nathan Hoffman, and legislative director for the Great Lakes region, Evan Eagleson—hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins explore the pros and cons of banning cell phones to foster a focused learning environment.  

Links to resources from the episode: 

Alabama eyes limiting student use of cell phones at school - al.com 

Utah Governor to Schools: Remove Cellphones During Class Time – The 74 (the74million.org) 

Teens Get Hundreds of Smartphone Notifications Daily: Study (webmd.com) 

‘Put learners first’: Unesco calls for global ban on smartphones in schools | Unesco | The Guardian 

Mobile phone use to be banned in schools in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

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