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The Push to Ban Phones in School
Published 1 year, 6 months ago
Description
As students around the United States head back to school, many are encountering a new reality: bans on their use of cellphones.
Natasha Singer, a technology reporter for The New York Times, discusses the restrictions and the contentious debate they have prompted.
Guest: Natasha Singer, a technology reporter for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- So far this year, at least eight states have passed laws, issued orders or adopted rules to curb phone use among students during school hours.
- This Florida school district banned cellphones. Here’s what happened.
- How has tech changed your school experience? We want to hear about it.
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