Horne announces renewed efforts for a nationwide ban on cell phones in schools
A law passed last year failed due to the governor’s veto Guest article/Courtesy of ADE PHOENIX – State Schools Superintendent Tom Horne says he will support legislation to ban cellphones in schools statewide, citing the need for teachers to be…
Caesars Superdome renovation includes improved Wi-Fi and cellular
New Orleans Saints fans will soon be able to get their first up-close look at the extensive renovations being carried out at Caesars Superdome. Over the past few years, the stadium’s facilities have been modernized to the tune of $560…
Virginia Department of Education releases draft guidelines for cellphone-free classes
Lisa Coons, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Education RICHMOND – On July 9, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 to enable cellphone-free instruction in Virginia schools. It directed the Virginia Department of Education and Secretary of Education, as well as…
Virginia Department of Education releases draft guidelines for cellphone-free classes
Lisa Coons, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Education RICHMOND – On July 9, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 to enable cellphone-free instruction in Virginia schools. It directed the Virginia Department of Education and Secretary of Education, as well as…
Ministry of Education publishes draft guidelines for mobile-free teaching
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ/VDOE Press Release) – The Virginia Department of Education has issued draft guidelines for cell phone-free instruction in the state following Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33. The guidelines direct the Virginia Department of Education and Secretary of…
York wants to eliminate dead spots with small street lamp cells
YORK, Maine – Can you hear me now? The city council claims to have a solution to the widespread problem of dead spots in York, which can be implemented anywhere there is a light on a telephone pole. Streetlight small…
Virginia governor issues executive order restricting or banning cell phone use in schools
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a new executive order Tuesday that will restrict or ban cellphone use in public schools – the latest in a series of efforts by authorities to crack down on what many see as a distraction…
Strict cell phone rules to welcome students as they return to school in the fall
This year, students in Martin County who text friends on their cell phones during lunch could face suspension. Part of a stricter code of conduct unanimously adopted by the school board, it is similar to the policy already in place…
Hillsborough and Pinellas school districts adopt strict measures against cell phones
HILLSBOROUGH, Fla. – Now that students are back in school, ABC Action News is taking a closer look at the new cell phone policies in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. “Students will face much stricter cell phone rules,” said Laura Hine,…
New cell phone rules await LAUSD students on the first day of school
On Monday, students in the Los Angeles Unified School District return to class with some new rules — including a plan to ban cell phones in classrooms. The hotly debated measure is set to take effect in January and will…
