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4. My district in NYS banned them two years ago, before there was a statewide ban. Teachers I know in the district

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 03:07 PM

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are very happy. Some parents, when it was first announced, had their panties in a twist, but their complaining died down fairly quickly,

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How the Phone Ban Saved High School (Dec. 15, NYMag) [View all] Pluvious 4 hrs ago OP

I wish cell phones were completely banned for anyone under 14 snot 4 hrs ago #1

. dalton99a 4 hrs ago #2

I agree with school cell phone bans RockCreek 3 hrs ago #3

The argument I hear the most for NOT banning them here is... progressoid 3 hrs ago #5