A recent study reveals that teens spend an average of 1.5 hours on their phones during school, with 25% exceeding two hours. This represents a significant increase from previous studies, which reported only 43 minutes of phone use during school.
Christakis D.,(2025). Adolescent smartphone use during school hours. JAMA Pediatrics. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.6627
Schools implementing cellphone bans have seen significant improvements in student behavior and engagement. The North Adams school district in Massachusetts reported a 75% drop in disciplinary referrals, while the Bentonville district in Arkansas saw a 57% reduction in aggression and a 51% decrease in drug-related offenses.
Banerji, O. (2025). What schools look like without cellphone distraction. Education Week.
https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-schools-look-like-without-the-cellphone-distraction/2025/02
Banerji, O. (2025). What schools look like without cellphone distraction. Education Week.
https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-schools-look-like-without-the-cellphone-distraction/2025/02
This report looks at statewide laws and policies on cellphones in schools.
Prothero, A., Langreo, L., & Klein, A. (2024). Whit states ban or restrict cellphones in school? Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06
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