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How a Connecticut middle school won the battle against cellphones

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How a Connecticut middle school won the battle against cellphones

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How a Connecticut middle school won the battle against cellphones

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In response to pervasive cellphone use disrupting education, Illing Middle School in Connecticut banned cellphones, implementing pouches to lock them away during school hours. Despite initial resistance, the policy has curbed distractions, improved focus in class, and fostered more face-to-face interaction among students, demonstrating a growing trend in schools nationwide to address the negative impact of smartphones on learning and social dynamics.

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How a Connecticut middle school won the battle against cellphones

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In response to pervasive cellphone use disrupting education, Illing Middle School in Connecticut banned cellphones, implementing pouches to lock them away during school hours. Despite initial resistance, the policy has curbed distractions, improved focus in class, and fostered more face-to-face interaction among students, demonstrating a growing trend in schools nationwide to address the negative impact of smartphones on learning and social dynamics.

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