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CoSN2025: Why Are Cellphone Bans in K–12 Classrooms Sparking Controversy?
Think about how often you use your cellphone. Maybe you’re using it right now to read this article. Cellphone bans in the K–12 classroom can complicate teachers’ roles, especially if the entities putting these restrictions in place don’t consider how they work in practice. But are they the right move for student well-being and engagement? Merve Lapus, vice president of education outreach and engagement at Common Sense Media, urged CoSN 2025 attendees to think about these and other factors in a Tuesday session titled “To Ban or Not to Ban: Tackling Cellphones in Classrooms.” Conferencegoers in…
Think about how often you use your cellphone. Maybe you’re using it right now to read this article. Cellphone bans in the K–12 classroom can complicate teachers’ roles, especially if the entities putting these restrictions in place don’t consider how they work in practice. But are they the right move for student well-being and engagement?
Merve Lapus, vice president of education outreach and engagement at Common Sense Media, urged CoSN 2025 attendees to think about these and other factors in a Tuesday session titled “To Ban or Not to Ban: Tackling Cellphones in Classrooms.”
Conferencegoers in…
