How some U.S. schools are disconnecting students from their phones
How some U.S. schools are disconnecting students from their phones
This school year, more states are moving to limit cell phones in the classroom. It’s happening as new data reveals that ⅔ of Americans believe all-day bans would boost grades, social skills and behavior. Skyler Henry has more from a school in Atlanta.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article presents a generally accurate overview of the trend of schools limiting cell phone use, but lacks specific details and relies on a general statistic without providing the source. The bias leans slightly towards supporting the idea of phone bans, presenting it as a positive development. More specific examples and data would improve the factual accuracy.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: More states are moving to limit cell phones in the classroom.
- Verification Source #1: Broken Arrow Public Schools has a 'Disconnect to Reconnect' program limiting cell phone use.
- Verification Source #2: Shawnee Public Schools will adopt a policy prohibiting cell phone use in 2025-2026.
- Verification Source #3: Broken Arrow Public Schools has a 'Disconnect to Reconnect' program limiting cell phone use.
- Verification Source #4: Shawnee Public Schools implements 'Disconnect to Reconnect' policy.
- Verification Source #5: Morongo Unified School District has a 'Disconnect to Reconnect' program limiting cell phone use.
- Assessment: Supported. Multiple school districts are implementing policies to limit cell phone use.
- Claim: ⅔ of Americans believe all-day bans would boost grades, social skills and behavior.
- Assessment: Unverified. The article does not provide a source for this statistic. While plausible, it requires verification to assess its accuracy.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Shawnee Public Schools Implements “Disconnect to Reconnect ... Jul 1, 2025 ... The policy covers cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and similar devices. Students may still bring devices to school, but usage is only …
- Broken Arrow Public Schools News “Disconnect to Reconnect ... Nov 12, 2024 ... ... students' use of cell phones and smartwatches during the school day. ... PEDs include cell phones, earbuds, smartwatches, eyewear and any …