Parents share concern, support for bill restricting phones in schools
Parents shared their thoughts about a bill that could make it harder for them to contact their children at school. Senate Bill 0010 is being brought to light after the deadly shooting at Antioch High School.
Gov. Hochul to N.Y. parents concerned over cell phone ban: Time to cut the cord
Gov. Hochul has been advocating for restrictions since last spring amid growing concerns over the mental health of young people.
Gov. Hochul makes stop in Guilderland to push for statewide school cell phone ban
Governor Kathy Hochul continued her push for a bold initiative to ban cell phone use in schools, stating that a "war is being waged"
New York governor proposes banning students' phone use in schools
A budget plan by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul includes a proposal to ban student use of cell phones during school.
Gov. Hochul reveals details of plan to ban smartphones in New York schools
Governor Kathy Hochul has revealed details of her plan to ban smartphones in New York schools as part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget Proposal.
Parents and students express concerns over Gov. Hochul's proposal to restrict cellphones in schools
New York could soon restrict students from using cellphones. This comes from a new proposal from Gov. Kathy Hochul as part of her $252 billion budget plans.
Gov. Hochul's NY school cellphone ban gets a warm reception in Albany
Hochul wants schools to ban smartphones and other internet-enabled devices before the next school year. Lawmakers are open to it.
Student cellphone ban in N.Y.: Here’s what we know about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal
The statewide policy would 'make classrooms distraction-free so our children can focus on the things that matter.'
New York school enacts cellphone ban as state considers policy to restrict phones
New York could soon join other states that limit cellphones in schools as Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected Wednesday to lay out a proposal to restrict phone use for the school day. If approved, the ban would go into effect next school year,
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Are Cell Phones Really Destroying Kids’ Mental Health?
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness has set off alarms and panic from local school ...
Is your kid addicted to their cell phone? Don't blame them
"Open, honest communication. That is the most important thing," she said. She advises setting an example with your own cell phone, and how much time you're glued to the phone over your kids. "We need ...
Should you track your kids through their phones?
The combination of new technology and the age-old devotion to keep your children safe is taking “helicopter parenting” to a ...
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Exploiting Kids for Clicks
Parents have a duty to protect their children. So why do so many parents upload images and videos of their kids to the internet?
We asked four teens to swap their smartphones for flip phones. Here's what happened.
Half of American teenagers get 4 hours or more of daily screen time and are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, a report found.
I put a tracker on my teens' phones. It's for safety reasons more than lack of trust.
I know where my teens are at all times, and they have consented to being tracked. It's more for safety reasons and they like ...
New group launches push for cell phone ban in NY schools: ‘Our kids’ well-being has collapsed’
Smartphone use in our schools has supercharged in-school violence and bullying, created an educational environment full of ...
Samsung has a new kids experience for the Galaxy Watch 7
Nowadays, most kids are exposed to technology at a young age. This could possibly have negative outcomes, but Samsung is ...