Students will soon forgo texting for textbooks thanks to the new phone ban for all Ohio public schools, which will take effect in July 2026. The ban has mostly drawn support from parents and teachers, but some have raised concerns about student safety.
The Cell Phone Issue
Cell phones are increasingly relevant to students’ lives, even in the classroom. A recent study from Seattle Children’s Research Institute found that the average adolescent (13-18) spends an average of 1.5 hours on their smartphone during a 6.5-hour school day…