Texas Education Commissioner wants to ban cell phones in schools
The top education official in Texas says cell phones don’t belong in the classroom. He cited research showing phones in the classroom are a distraction for students.
Education commissioner calls for cellphone ban in Texas schools
While discussing recent student performance in key skills testing, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath told the members of the Texas Senate Committee on Education Wednesday that he would encourage them to pursue this as a policy during next year's session.
Texas Official Calls for Cellphone Ban in Schools, Citing 'Harmful' Effects
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said that cellphone use in schools has an "extremely harmful" impact on students.
Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath on Wednesday said next year lawmakers should ban the use of cellphones in public schools across the state.
Texas Education Chief Advocates for Statewide Cellphone Ban in Schools Amidst Academic Concerns
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath proposed a statewide school cellphone ban, citing harm to students' academic and mental health.
No more cell phones? TEA Commissioner wants statewide school ban
Students in Texas schools might face the possibility of no cell phones allowed in schools after the TEA suggested a statewide ban.
Virginia Democrats introduce bill to restrict school cellphone use
Virginia Senate Democrats introduced a bill to restrict cellphone use in schools, following Governor Youngkin's guidance.
East Texas schools consider possible cell phone ban
Education has been a hot topic of discussion as of late and now lawmakers and administration are looking at the use of phones in school. “We’ve been dealing with cell phones now for over 20 years inside of schools,
Colorado attorney general announces $50,000 grants so schools can cut student cell phone use
Colorado school districts will soon be able to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help their students reduce cell phone use during the school day.
Va. Senate Dems propose school cellphone restriction bill with more exceptions
It would require policies to “restrict, to the fullest extent possible, student cell phone possession and use in the classroom during regular school hours,” but does not address time outside
Majority of Missourians support prohibiting cell phone access and later start times in high schools
A survey by Saint Louis University and online marketing research company YouGov finds that a majority of Missourians support pushing back start times for high schools, as well as prohibiting cell phone use for students during school hours.
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TEA commissioner endorses statewide cell phone ban policy in classrooms
The debate over whether cell phones should be allowed in classrooms is something state lawmakers may weigh in.
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Judge blocks Texas Education Agency from releasing school ratings
The Texas Education Agency can't release A-F grades while a lawsuit brought be a handful of school districts moves forward.
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Dozens of Texas school districts press state to suspend new student data reporting system
The superintendents said they haven’t received enough support from the state or time to fix errors the system generated.
Texas education commissioner talks public education needs at Tuloso-Midway ISD event
Tuloso-Midway ISD held its State of the District event Thursday, including remarks from Texas Education Agency head Mike ...
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TEA Commissioner pushes to ban phones in Texas schools, citing distractions despite safety concerns
During times of crisis on campus, many students call their parents. Now, that's part of the reason for pushback in TEA Commissioner Mike Morath's call for Texas lawmakers to ban phones in the ...