Johnston County Schools has banned students and teachers from using their cell phones at certain times.
The school board approved the wireless communication devices policy in a 5-2 vote. Students will be required to turn off their phones from first bell to last bell, while staff can only use their phones during emergencies and when they’re not supervising or instructing students.
School leaders told our newsgathering partners News & Observer that they needs to put phone limits on teachers to make sure they’re focused on working with their students in class. Some teachers pushed back on the policy, saying they need their phones for professional and personal reasons…