The policy, enacted in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push take phones and other electronic devices out of students’ hands ...

The Panel for Educational Policy voted 14-1 to amend the local regulation, which also applies to “unauthorized” tablets and ...

As NYC approves its school cellphone policy, students will help shape digital wellness policies across the state.

Hochul and Clinton speak to Mashable about New York's school phone ban, which is being partially designed by students ...

New York state has established a youth-driven council to provide perspectives on distraction-free schools as the state prepares for a ban on cellphones in classrooms starting with the 2025-2026 academ ...

New York State has implemented a cellphone ban in schools, requiring students to put away their devices for the entire school day, with the goal of improving student focus and mental health.

Chancellor David Banks said Wednesday a ban on cell phones in schools could be announced in the next two weeks. Michael Nigro. Banks unveiled some details during a Wednesday appearance on NY1 ...

New York has approved a comprehensive "bell-to-bell" smartphone ban for the 2025-26 academic year, joining Florida, ... New York's School Smartphone Ban Signals Tech's New Boundaries.

New York City schools ban use of ChatGPT — becoming first US district to block AI technology as concern over cheating and plagiarism mounts ...

Ban smartphones in NY schools to break tech’s hold over kids (Editorial Board Opinion) Updated: Jan. 26, 2025, ... By proposing a statewide ban on smart devices in schools, ...

The Syracuse City School District is likely going to purchase thousands of locked-bags to comply with New York State's new ...

NYC public school officials are expected to announce a new policy on ChatGPT that could reverse a prior ban and be “much more accepting” of artificial intelligence in classrooms.The AI-powered ...