Across the United States, more schools are implementing policies restricting cellphones as concerns about digital distraction, mental health and academic performance rise. The scale of the issue is ...
On this week’s episode, Jack and Owen dive into the Ducks’ showdown with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, look ahead to the upcoming clash with... For students today, digital content is both a powerful ...
Mike Houston isn’t kidding himself when it comes to kids, devices and social media. He’s taught at Harding High School for years now. He sees it. “When I first started teaching, I noticed kids coming ...
A statewide baseline of distraction-free schools would reduce daily stress, rebuild meaningful face-to-face interaction and refocus students’ attention on learning.
Ask middle and high school STEM teachers what the biggest barrier is to students learning in their classes, and there’s a good chance the answer will be social media and online gaming. Teachers ranked ...
(TNS) — Parents texting or calling their kids during class is a major source of frustration for many teachers. But that's not the only way that parents are using technology to insert themselves into ...
LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yondr, the pioneer of phone-free spaces, today released a groundbreaking new report capturing the sentiment of over 1,000 parents nationwide – the last ...
BLOOMINGTON — Luke Klepec's inspiration for a smartphone application to help students focus on studying was a product of typical millennial distraction. The Central Catholic High School grad was ...
Screens present a dual reality for students, acting as both powerful learning tools and subtle distractions. While offering ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) The scale of the issue is significant. According to a 2023 report from Common Sense ...