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TwilightZone

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2. 14.7% did so more than 20 times a class

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Wed Jan 31, 2024, 01:28 PM

Jan 2024

That's a remarkable number. I would never have imagined it could be that high. Every couple of minutes, every class, every day? I wonder if it's repeat offenders or if a lot of kids are contributing to those numbers.

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What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones - A Complete Transformation [View all] appalachiablue Jan 2024 OP

Kick & Recommend! Drum Jan 2024 #1

14.7% did so more than 20 times a class TwilightZone Jan 2024 #2

I can believe it's that frequent, compulsive. Bad for the kids, hard on teachers. appalachiablue Jan 2024 #4

Phones should stay in lockers, except for lunch break. eppur_se_muova Jan 2024 #3

Or have kids drop them off in a secured storage system in the morning. Sky Jewels Jan 2024 #5

Many Classrooms Have Pouches... ProfessorGAC Jan 2024 #11

Parents would be upset Warpy Jan 2024 #7

Agree about both, real issues for plenty. People do appalachiablue Jan 2024 #9

#6, 8. Some points about communication in emergencies, appalachiablue Jan 2024 #10

I dont discount the study in the OP, but I will offer another thought. MontanaMama Jan 2024 #6

Good rules at home about phone use at schools. I get appalachiablue Jan 2024 #8