
San Jose schools are limiting cell phone use during classes in an effort to steer students away from the ongoing stress of screen time toward better academic performance and wellness. In response to students distracted from learning by social media, texts and notifications, local schools are stepping up cell phone policies. This follows State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond calling for school districts to join a statewide effort to restrict students’ cell phone use, citing evidence of harm to their mental health and negative impacts on learning. Renata Sanchez, president of the San Jose Teachers Association, said these concerns…
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