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A new study has found that school cellphone restrictions significantly reduce student phone use during the school day, but show mixed results when it comes to improving academic performance, attendance, and student well-being. The research, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, examined schools using Yondr pouches, which require students to lock their phones in magnetically sealed bags throughout the day. Researchers analyzed data from more than 40,000 schools over seven years, comparing schools using the system with similar schools that did not. The study found that cellphone usage on school grounds declined sharply after the policy was introduced, with GPS-based measurements showing a 30% reduction by the third year. Teacher reports also indicated a major drop in classroom phone use for personal reasons, falling from 61% of students to 13%. However, the broader educational and mental health benefits often cited by supporters of cellphone bans were less clear. Researchers found that overall effects on test scores were “close to zero,” although high schools showed modest improvements in math performance while middle schools experienced slight negative effects. The study also found little measurable impact on attendance, classroom attention, or perceptions of online bullying.
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A new EdChoice survey of over 1,000 K–12 teachers finds that educators primarily rely on direct communication with students (58%) and classroom observation (52%) to assess student success, while traditional metrics such as tests, quizzes, and homework rank lower (44%), and standardized tests are used by just 17%. Teachers also view student reflections and completed projects as the strongest indicators of “durable skills” like teamwork and adaptability, whereas parents place relatively more emphasis on standardized testing. The findings reflect a broader shift toward valuing social-emotional learning and soft skills over purely academic metrics. Despite mixed sentiment about the state of education nationally, teachers report more positive views within their own classrooms, with many expressing purpose and optimism, although over a quarter feel overwhelmed and only 22% would recommend the profession. The survey also highlights concerns around technology, with strong support for online learning tools but widespread opposition to cell phones and growing skepticism toward AI, which most teachers believe should be approached cautiously even as students develop critical thinking skills for its use.
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The largest study on school cell phone bans, conducted by scholars from Stanford University, Duke University, The University of Michigan, and the University of Pennsylvania, reveals mixed outcomes. While teachers reported fewer distractions when students locked their phones away, the study found little evidence of improved academic performance or behavior. Thomas Dee, a Stanford economist and co-leader of the study, said: “We wanted to leverage the data from Yondr because it gives us much more confidence that in-school use of phones is actually being restricted.” The study analyzed data from about 4,600 schools and highlighted that while phone bans reduced usage significantly, they initially led to increased suspension rates and a dip in student well-being. However, by the third year, students' well-being improved, suggesting that the long-term effects of these bans may be more positive than initially observed. Dee emphasized the importance of maintaining these bans to help students realize their academic potential.
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Florida
A new study has found that school cellphone restrictions significantly reduce student phone use during the school day, but show mixed results when it comes to improving academic performance, attendance, and student well-being. The research, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, examined schools using Yondr pouches, which require students to lock their phones in magnetically sealed bags throughout the day. Researchers analyzed data from more than 40,000 schools over seven years, comparing schools using the system with similar schools that did not. The study found that cellphone usage on school grounds declined sharply after the policy was introduced, with GPS-based measurements showing a 30% reduction by the third year. Teacher reports also indicated a major drop in classroom phone use for personal reasons, falling from 61% of students to 13%. However, the broader educational and mental health benefits often cited by supporters of cellphone bans were less clear. Researchers found that overall effects on test scores were “close to zero,” although high schools showed modest improvements in math performance while middle schools experienced slight negative effects.
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