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Dialing Down the Distractions: New Ohio Bill Aims to Ban Cellphone Usage in the Classroom

Amid ongoing conversations about student focus and classroom distractions, Ohio lawmakers are considering new measures to regulate cellphone use in schools. These discussions reflect growing concerns among educators, parents,...more

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Legal Update for Special Education Law – Updates from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce

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Ohio Implements New Technology Policy Across All Public Schools - As the role of technology continues to evolve, the policies governing it must also follow suit. As of July 1, 2025, every public school in Ohio will be forced...more

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Education Officials Learn Dangers of AI After Citing False Studies in Official Document: 5 Steps for School Administrators to...

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A state education department recently released and circulated an official policy document riddled with false citations because administrators used generative AI to help create it, highlighting concerns over the use of GenAI...more

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Nationwide Calls to Ban Phones in K-12 Schools: Key Considerations for Private Schools on Whether to Adopt a Phone-Free Policy

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States and public school districts across the country are pushing for cellphone bans in schools, claiming that the devices cause major classroom distractions and other negative effects on students. As a growing number of...more

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Pennsylvania Joins National Trend to Weigh Restrictions on Cell Phones in Public Schools

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The Pennsylvania Senate introduced a bill on June 21, 2024 to launch a pilot program to regulate the use of cell phones by students in public schools. A similar bill was introduced in the PA House in February 2024. The...more

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