The Push to Ban Phones in School

As students around the United States head back to school, many are encountering a new reality: bans on their use of cellphones.

Natasha Singer, a technology reporter for The New York Times, discusses the restrictions and the contentious debate they have prompted.

Guest: Natasha Singer, a technology reporter for The New York Times.

Background reading:

• So far this year, at least eight states have passed laws, issued orders or adopted rules to curb phone use among students • during school hours. • This Florida school district banned cellphones. Here’s what happened • . • How has tech changed your school experience? We want to hear about it • .

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