<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Schools are increasingly implementing policies to minimize smartphone use, including bans and stricter guidelines.Research shows over 75% of US schools have smartphone bans, with some requiring phones to be kept in 'phone jails'.Experts suggest that outright smartphone bans may hinder teaching digital citizenship and tech literacy.Promoting mindful smartphone use through conversations and strategies is seen as a more effective solution than outright bans.