Study Finds School Phone Bans Boost Student Wellness, Not Grades

GovTech·May 6

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A study on school phone bans has found that they may improve student wellness, but the impact on academic performance is less clear. Some reports suggest that phone bans have little effect on test scores or behavior, while others indicate that benefits may not be immediate. The overall effectiveness of school phone bans appears to be a matter of mixed results, with different studies and outlets interpreting the findings in varying ways.

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Study Finds School Phone Bans Boost Student Wellness, Not Grades

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