Measure to support ‘academic success and wellbeing’ makes LA the biggest US school district to approve ban
The Los Angeles unified school board passed a resolution on Tuesday to create “phone-free” days, making it the largest school district in the US to approve such a ban as more educators take up such policies.
Introduced by board member Nick Melvoin, the measure passed 5 to 2 and will be implemented starting in January 2025. Melvoin said in a statement the measure is meant to support “students’ academic success and wellbeing”, adding that studies have shown smartphones and social media distract kids from learning and stifle their in-person social connections.
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Measure to support ‘academic success and wellbeing’ makes LA the biggest US school district to approve ban
The Los Angeles unified school board passed a resolution on Tuesday to create “phone-free” days, making it the largest school district in the US to approve such a ban as more educators take up such policies.
Introduced by board member Nick Melvoin, the measure passed 5 to 2 and will be implemented starting in January 2025. Melvoin said in a statement the measure is meant to support “students’ academic success and wellbeing”, adding that studies have shown smartphones and social media distract kids from learning and stifle their in-person social connections. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian