Gov. Kotek says Oregon’s statewide cell phone ban is making an impact as early results show students becoming more focused and engaging more in the classroom

Oregon – Gov. Tina Kotek said early results from Lane County schools showed the impact of Oregon’s statewide cell phone restrictions, with students reportedly becoming more focused, interacting more with classmates and participating more in the classroom.

“Early results from Lane County schools are showing the impact of Oregon’s statewide cell phone ban: students are more focused, connecting more with each other, and engaging more in the classroom,” Kotek wrote in a social media post Wednesday, sharing a report from KVAL about the early results.

The comments came after Lane County school administrators described changes they have observed since Oregon schools began implementing restrictions on student cellphone and personal electronic device use, KVAL reported…

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