California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 3216, aiming to limit smartphone usage in schools, stating institutions must develop a usage policy by July 2026.
Teacher Joelle Clark expressed her concerns about classroom distractions due to smartphones, noting that students often cheat or use their devices for non-educational activities, undermining their learning experience.
Clark highlighted the inconsistency in smartphone policies across classes as a major issue, saying, 'It's hard to hold kids to any kind of phone expectations because there are different expectations in every class they go into.'
While Clark struggles with setting boundaries on smartphone use, she acknowledges the need for a consistent policy to help teachers manage distractions and keep students focused on learning.
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