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

Why Banning Smartphones at School Sends the Wrong Message to our Kids About Digital Citizenship

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