In the final week of our apologetic (defense) on why phones should be banned in schools (from the first bell to the last), we look at the justification that kids need phones because of “mass shootings” in schools. Kelly unpacks a greater threat that students face every day – one that gives far greater credence to school-wide phone bans.
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
Cell Phones and Text messaging in schools
School Shooter Database from the Washington Post
National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenÂ
National Center on Sexual ExploitationÂ
Scripture Referenced:
Phil. 4:4-18
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
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