“I look forward to working with the Legislature to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “When children and teens are in school, they should…
Teenagers look at their phones at Santana Row in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. for stricter policies through a statewide limitation or ban on the popular devices. But many Bay Area schools remain split on the proposal.
Teenagers look at their phones at Santana Row in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. there is little evidence to support the link between digital technology use and adolescent mental health. But others have said smartphones are causing an “ As executive director of the consumer advocacy group California for Safe Technology, Cheryl Matthews advocates for restrictions and bans on students’ cellphone and social media use. She said while there are some positives to social media, it’s too much of a distraction for students and has gotten “out of control.”
The district partnered with technology company, Yondr, to provide magnetic pouches for students to lock their phones in during the school day. Once locked, students have to tap the pouch on an unlocking base in order to access their phone.
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