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So when the shooters come, no one will be able to call for help. What could go wrong?

So… as far as we know unescorted rifleman are not the problem ???

We live in a digital age. There are computers and screens all over classrooms now. Why can’t kids be taught to use their phones responsibly. Some kids prefer digital to do lists, why can’t they type in assignments to their phones at the end of class for example? Are adults’ phones banned at work?

Good! As young people enter the workforce, their incessant checking of phones is ridiculous. Lousy parents don’t want to actually parent. Just shove a phone I front of your bratty kid is not a solution.

How about they worry about guns in classes before phones.

I'm OK with that.

I’m all for this in theory, but I would rather my kids had an easily accessible phone to call me in the event of a school shooting

Wholeheartedly agree. This is a bipartisan issue and needs to be addressed - the problem is the current administration is not the one to tackle it. Let calmer heads prevail.

Maybe if they could stop school shooters, it could be considered, but until then, not so much.

Why should we let a convicted FELON terrorize our country and the whole world? Executive orders are NOT laws. He is imploding the US from within. We the People need to stop this nonsense and start rebuilding our societal institutions in the way we want them to function. No more whining, but Action.

Let’s ban guns first okayy

I know it's the time's we're living in.👍

Good move! From now on parents will have to learn about school shootings the old fashioned way like we did when our kids were in school- through the media!

Cell phones are too much of a distraction. If the parent needs to reach a student, call the school. For a "school shooter" scenario, and nutcase on the loose, sudden sounds is not helpful to a child. Besides, what exactly is the benefit. Maybe kids need a mandatory break. Learn how to wait.

Gen Z & younger would disagree seems to be a rule made by thinkers from a time when calculators, phones etc were still separable from school & daily life they should stop making old laws for a new generation also bizarre how this alacrity is missing for guns.

Cell phones cause issues in schools that many of you aren’t aware or familiar with. Look into that before you spew your nonsense

This is a terrible idea. Teachers can easily control this in their classrooms. I am a sub and see it controlled all the time. Just have students put their phone in phone caddies upon entering each class. Problem solved. Banning them takes away their use for emergencies.

smart..

I agree...

Take free wifi out of the schools. If the kids don’t have good data packages they won’t be on them so much.

A million kids just realized they need to go to the washroom.

But hand them Chromebooks to take to and from school with wifi on the bus. They are using them just like phones. It's a losing battle many adults think they can win. It's too late. Their brains are already wired for constant dopamine hits.

Of course I compulsively check on the decline of a great nation…I just wait till the kids are at lunch.

I love this! Our kids need to be social, not tied to social media.

GOOD!!

Finally.

Good luck getting parents to get on board, they didn’t in Ontario. Who’s going to take the phones and safeguard them when the kids bring them? Ten phones is $10,000 +/-, as a teacher I’m not accepting that responsibility. “It worked fine until Mr. So-and-so took it from me…”

It’s time to bring back phone only devices for kids.

My son goes to a Montessori school, and students are not allowed to have phones, tablets, etc. on campus. My nephew's school allows the students to bring devices, but they are locked in a locker until dismissal. Curiously enough, these children are doing exceptionally well in their school work.

Bravo!

Damn, Americans are batshit crazy.. think it's guns, guns and more guns. No wonder education is at the worst and TikTok whores at its best. Ban phones and install panic buttons in each room with a camera - problem solved But no - more guns Bottom feeders Mericans' are

Or chatgpt? You know the same one that Trump devised his 'tariff formula' with and Trump lawyers used to file motions, with nonexistent case law attached.

Yes. I hope Michigan does it.

I don't understand how they're a problem in schools now? Just hit the kids who act up. Physically assault children. This is not a joke

I want them in classrooms only for emergencies. You know in case of a school shooting. Here in America it's guns over kids. These poor kids call their parents to say goodbye I love you, just in case. Yep America sucks. 😢🤬

So parents should limit the cell phone usage during school hours to no internet and call/message only 911 and the parents’ cell numbers.

She may have a phone in her pocket/desk/bag.

I’m guessing she has a cell phone

thank you perfectly said

Oh I typically use my cell phone to call out.

I'm gonna cry now bc I can't talk with my child while they are at school

A VERY WELL MADE POINT and I totally AGREE 👍

As someone in education, I am 100% on board with this. For the sake of kid’s mental health, their academics, and teacher’s sanity. 👍

did you consider that kids at columbine didn't get to do that? idk how old you are, but we have had school shootings longer than we've had cell phones. and anyway the teachers wouldn't be going around writing kids up for cell phone infractions as everyone was dying, you boob.

They already can’t have them in most classes. Does no one remember writing notes in class pre-phones? Students will always find ways not to pay attention if they want a distraction. They existed before phones and will exist without them. We should teach kids proper phone use not ban them.

I just don't think phones are the problem. I think the fact that education hasn't made school more interesting for kids to want to learn. Ppl are worried abt phones and teachers are still having to buy their own school supplies.

With respect, whose safety was improved? Kids are allowed access to phones in emergencies. There is no backup plan for whatever they miss while using their phones during class. Phones also interfere w in-person relating. Social development is stunted. That's a lot to give up "just in case."

The chances of a shooting are very very low. The harm done by phones is everywhere. We have had school shooters longer than cell phones. Your kids are far more likely to be harmed by the phone than shot by a school shooter.

I think no one would object if they used the phones during a crisis

Until America gets to zero school shootings my kids are going to school with a cellphone

i live in a state that already has this and i have to say it's been amazing. my kid (admittedly, an N of 1 proves nothing, but it's all i've got) started getting better grades and actually, like, telling us about things that happened at school -- social and academic -- immediately. i'm for it.

2. IMO,too many children are addicted to video games- especially boys. I’d love to see a research study that investigates the role video gaming plays in boys lower college enrollment &subsequent lack of success. China has restricted their students access to gaming. I wish that we could do the same.

The schools fearing the powers of the Karen parents suing the heck out of them for not letting their kids use FickFuck while their grades are going down.

I think this is an excellent idea. I hope it catches on

we already have this law in my state; they're allowed to let kids take out their phones if they want. I'm sure NY will do the same.

This is exactly my problem with banning cell phones during school hours. What about family emergencies (we all know that school offices are understaffed and can’t run messages for parents)? If my child cannot access me in the event of an active shooter, my child is not going to a state school.

That's my biggest argument against the ban. I would prefer my child have their phone with them

That they live the same existence as those of us who went to school before phones. The probability of a school shooter is very very low. The harm done by phones is in every classroom right now.

...to the 21st century and watch "parents" are suing the schools over the bans of smartphones because "freedom to watch FickFuck during education time". (Feel free to DM me if you know where to acquire a DeLorean with Flux Capacitor.)

Brazil already did this in the entire country and the early results look kind great

No talking in class!! You will be good little worker bees to serve the ideal masters

That’s a good thing

Why’s it taken so long. Australia should follow too

I am one that believes that cellphones and personal computers are the cause of a lot of the problems in our society. We were required to read and understand what we read. We were not allowed calculators in school. beepers were bad in school. Kids must learn to use their minds! Need to think more.

Kids were given phones 20 yrs ago so they could call their parents and say goodbye during a school shooting or call 911. What is a bigger distraction Instagram or a fearing getting shot at any moment? End gun violence now. Adults continue to fail children on all fronts.

This is one reason why Canada is so against joining the US. When we decided to limit cell phones in the school I work in it never once crossed my mind that they might need them in case of a shooting.

As it should be.

I see internet access as akin to access to dictionaries and encyclopedias. We need to teach kids how to use them properly of course, but they're not going away.

No. I’m in NY. They are banning them outright, even between classes, lunch, etc. They already weren’t allowed during class by most schools. I’m pretty mad about it b/c there was no time for public input and was not a voting issue.

Yeah, that's a completely reasonable idea.

Good luck. My last 5 years teaching was in a residential treatment center. No cell phones! Also no belts or shoelaces. Had to count pencils and erasers to prevent self harm. Also no parents!

Good luck.

Phone addicts are mad.

Now, if we could only get our president to surrender his phone during his preschool hours…

Ten years late, but the current generation was screwed anyway. Let’s cut our losses and move on.

Except during school shootings. Why not have the teacher put them all in a box with names on them and give them back at the end of the day?

Good Michigan is doing this too! I think only elementary and middle school. 9-12 can but put away.

Ya'll I don't blame the desire to reduce smartphone use, but the US. refusal to secure kids safety (guns) is why parents text at 11 a.m. My Mom didn't trust my school after Columbine in the late 90s/ early 00s. If you expect cell free classrooms without structure change, ya'll crazy.

Seems reasonable.

A FUCKING FANTASTIC IDEA!!!!

Then who’s going to let us know there is a sh@@ter in the school? Take care of bigger problems first!

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I grew up in a generation that could only envision a cell phone by watching the Jetsons. I also never lived in fear of a school shooting. I learned the times table, how to spell on my own as well as writing cursive. I also learned to be independent, there was no one at my beck and call. I'm fine.

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Yeah, stop school shootings first.

This was my thought too.

I remember in middle school we couldn’t use them in the hallway or even have them showing except for lunchtime. If a teacher saw it it’d be taken away and you’d be charged $15 to get it back

💯💯💯

Good.Just read "The Anxious Generation". School phone bans are a must

Then there's THIS doozie: Sign *directly* across the street from the Hilton on 6th AV, where Luigi Mangioni allegedly opened fire on the CEO:

YES. let the kids keep the damn things in their pockets if the school is seriously worried about violence. But TURN THE DAMNED THINGS OFF. It's worse than having a room full of TVs turned to different channels.

No phones for kids in Gaza either. NY Tightening the screws even more, so when an active shooter hits they can’t call for help or even call a loved one to say good bye. #Dastardly

Don’t forget the smart watches…

And prevent them from contacting the outside world, at the next school shooting.

Honestly good. I graduated high school in 2019 so I'm not all that old yet, and I can point to high school phone use as the beginning of the destruction of my attention span. I wish teachers had been harsher on it, even though I didn't feel that way then

Parents? Are you listening? Par....? Oh, what's the use...those morons...

Good--maybe this will prevent much of the political lies from the GOP, the politically ignorant podcasters, and the wanna be influencers who use their platforms to promote dangerous conspiracy theories

Yeah, they didn’t have emergencies when I grew up. Those are new to only this generation.

Good point. Is there another way that can guarantee they are not used in class except for emergencies? When I was in school there were 50 in a class, but now with fewer students, perhaps arrange desks in a circle if room or otherwise provide an incentive for them not to use them.

Ban cellphones! Not guns! Murikkka!

Actually I agree with this there are studies done about what is happening to the young brains from being on social media which becomes an addiction for them it does change the brain it is an addiction to many so yes I agree get the kids off the phone save their brains it is the same as drug addicti

Thank you. Courage.

#BanGunsBeforePhones