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HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Everywhere you go, people are on their cell phones. They’re talking, they’re texting, they’re using apps, and they’re not paying attention to anyth… ...

The recent decision by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek to ban cell phones in classrooms has sparked a variety of reactions from students, parents, and educators.

Governor Tina Kotek issued an executive order mandating all 197 school districts in Oregon ban student cell phone use during the school day. Districts must adopt policies by October 31 and fully ...

Ohio school cell phone ban has exceptions Lawmakers included some exceptions. Students can use cell phones for "student learning" or to monitor or address a health concern if the student has a ...

Tennessee is joining the list of states that ban cell phones in school, and KCS might take things even further. Here's what to know.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a recently passed bill into law Sunday that will ban K-12 students from using cell phones and other personal communications devices during the school day.

Education Could there be a statewide cell phone ban in Mass. schools by fall? Senate President Karen Spilka said she hopes to get legislation in front of Governor Maura Healey before the start of ...

For Gov. Kelly Ayotte, banning cell phone use in schools has been a day one priority. “Screens are negatively impacting our learning environments, drawing students’ attention away from their ...

Several bills aim to ban or limit cell phone use during school hours, with some also targeting social media use. While some officials support a statewide policy, others express concerns about ...

CHARLOTTE — A man will spend life in prison for the murder of an east Charlotte cell phone store owner. A judge handed down that sentence for Tyrone Miller on Tuesday.