Cellphones
Learn more about cellphones in K-12 schools—whether they are being banned, used as instructional tools, or something in between
Which States Ban or Restrict Cellphones in Schools?
See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Why Cellphone Bans Aren't the Cure for Student Anxiety
Simple solutions can’t solve a complex problem. Here’s what we need to do instead.
School & District Management
Collection
Essential Reading for Educators: Back-to-School 2024 Edition
Key reads on big topics for the 2024-25 school year.
Ed-Tech Policy
Teachers Want Cellphones Out of Classrooms
Members of the nation's largest teachers' union say they want bans on cellphones during class time.
Ed-Tech Policy
Your Guide to Setting a Cellphone Policy: Tips, Tradeoffs, and More
Here's a decisionmaking tool for educators to map out the different potential outcomes when putting cellphone policies in play.
Classroom Technology
Then & Now
How the 'Sexting' Panic Previewed Today's Debate About Kids' Cellphone Use
As technology evolves, one axiom stays the same: Schools must help students weigh how to responsibly fit it into their lives.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
What Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Technology
Cellphones and AI can be a blessing for teachers or a burr in their sides. Here's guidance on making the most of today's tools.
Teaching Profession
Will the NEA Take a Position on Cellphones in Schools?
Some educators believe a policy statement from the union would give them cover to enforce restrictions that may be unpopular.
Classroom Technology
How to Manage Cellphones in Schools: 6 Tips From Teens (Download)
Three teenagers talk about how schools should think about and manage students' cellphone use.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
Why I Changed My Mind About Cellphones in the Classroom
A decade ago, I championed smartphones as a powerful learning tool—but a lot has changed since then.
Teaching
Is Cellphone Management a No-Win Situation? Teachers Weigh In
On social media, educators share their experiences on trying to manage cellphones in the classroom.
Ed-Tech Policy
Q&A
Why Many Schools' Strict Cellphone Policies May Not Go Far Enough
A national advocacy group says schools need all-day bans on devices.
Student Well-Being
Q&A
Why Educators Need to Better Understand What Drives Kids' Cellphone Addictions
As more school and day-to-day tasks are completed on smartphones and computers, teens struggle to manage their screen time.
Student Well-Being
Q&A
When Social Media and Cellphones Are Lifelines to Kids Who Feel Different
Like it or not, social media is an important venue for teens to find community and hone their identities.
Student Well-Being
Q&A
‘It’s OK to Not Be on Your Phone’: An 18-Year-Old on Teaching Cellphone Etiquette
Whether it's asking permission to take a photo of someone or dimming a screen in a movie theater, kids need lessons in cellphone etiquette.