This week, we continue our apologetic (defense) on why phones should be banned in schools – not just during class instructional time, but from the first bell to the last bell! In part 2, Kelly provides a counterargument for the common defense made for keeping phones in the classroom, hallways, and cafeteria: “Students need to learn proper use.”
Articles referenced:
California Joins Growing National Effort to Ban Smartphones Use in Schools
This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.
How a Connecticut middle school won the battle against cellphones
School Cellphone Bans Gain Steam as Los Angeles Unified Signs On
Schools don’t want kids on cellphones. Is banning them the solution?
Alberta to ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms starting in fall
Smartphones are Damaging Our Kids
Will the Phone-Free Movement Work?
How Schools Can Help End the Phone-based Childhood
Scripture Referenced:
Jeremiah 17:9
Mark 7:21-23
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