California to ban smartphones in public schools
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill, along with many others, into law, meaning school districts across the state will be forced to limit or ban cell phone use in public schools. This bill: AB3216The bill was authored by Republican Rep. Josh Huber and approved in a bipartisan vote. The bill states that schools “must […]
Newsom Signs Bill Restricting Smartphones in Schools
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill on Monday that “requires all school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education to adopt policies limiting or banning smartphone use by July 1, 2026.” This law: AB3216The bill, known as the “No Phone Schools” bill, would expand existing laws that give local school officials the […]
Google unveils AI-powered Pixel smartphones month before new iPhone launch
Alphabet Inc.’s Google on Tuesday New Pixel smartphones The company is in a race to build AI into its hardware, further integrating artificial intelligence technology. The event, held at Alphabet’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, broke with Google’s tradition of announcing new versions of its flagship Pixel smartphone, which was released in October 2016, in […]
At what age should kids get smartphones? Experts advise parents to proceed with caution
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Pennsylvania plans to pilot a program that would see teens’ smartphones locked away during the school day: Report
Pennsylvania has become the first state to pioneer a program that requires students to lock away their smartphones during the school day. Daily MailThe bill was introduced by Republican Senator Ryan Aument of the Pennsylvania State Senate. Aument said smartphones are a major distraction to students’ learning in school, adding that they also affect students’ […]
New York to Introduce Legislation Banning Smartphones in Schools
New York Governor Kathy Hawkle (Democrat) is reportedly planning to introduce a bill to ban smartphones in schools. Governor Hawke said he will pass the bill later this year and have it before New York’s next legislative session in January 2025. report By Guardian. The bill would allow elementary school students to have basic cell […]
Put it down! Should children be allowed smartphones? – podcast | News
The debate about whether and when to give children cell phones has been going on for years. But recently, the issue has moved to the forefront of national debate. From parent movements to best-selling books, a movement has emerged that believes smartphones are ruining childhoods and that young people should be banned from owning them. […]
Anxious Generation researcher says smartphones and helicopter parents are worsening youth mental health
The chief research assistant for the influential new book The Anxious Generation said in an exclusive interview that the prevalence of smartphones and the rise of overbearing parenting have caused a youth mental health crisis. Zach Rausch, an associate research scientist at NYU-Stern who helped social psychologist Jonathan Haidt to write The Anxious Generation, told the […]
The best smartphones for teens to stay connected and protected
Rest assured that when Republicans and Democrats unite on something in Washington, D.C., it will expand their power at the expense of yours. The Kids Online Safety Act, sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.). There are currently 62 co-sponsors in the Senate.is very likely to pass within the next few […]
âIt went nutsâ: Thousands join UK parents calling for smartphone-free childhood | Smartphones
More than 4,000 parents have joined a group pledging to ban their young children from smartphones, amid growing concerns about online safety and the impact of social media on mental health. The WhatsApp group ‘Smartphone Free Childhood’ responds to concerns about children’s smartphone use and the ‘norm’ of giving children smart devices when they attend […]