STATEHOUSE–Testimony was heard Wednesday at the Statehouse on a bill that would ban kids from using cell phones in schools altogether. If it ends up passing, it would mandate that kids either leave ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaches parents, students and teachers how to manage screen time. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...

STATEHOUSE TONIGHT. SHARMAN. WELL, THE HOUSE SPEAKER IS SAYING THIS IS MEANT TO PROTECT KIDS FROM THE HARMS OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ADDICTIVE ALGORITHMS. AND LAWMAKERS WANT THIS DONE IN TIME FOR THE FALL.

In January, Ohio implemented a cell phone policy, prohibiting public school students from using their phones throughout the school day, including between classes and during lunch. It’s been nearly ...

Should you get your kids a simple voice phone or a more capable smartphone? What about parental controls? Here's what you need to know, along with our top-tested picks for children of all ages. I’m ...

For years, Connecticut teachers have been concerned that students have been distracted by their cell phones during the school day. After more than 3 1/2 hours of debate, the House voted 117 to 31 with ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Board of Education adopted a brand-new cell phone policy restricting student cell phone usage in Hawaiʻi’s public schools on Feb. 12. The new rules regarding using ...