Tuesday, September 3, 2019

MCPS Has Mixed Reactions to Request for Student Cellphone Ban

As nearby school districts implement more stringent policies regulating students’ cellphone use, a similar push in Montgomery County is getting a bad reception.
In mid-August, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia announced new guidelines for its middle schools, mandating that all electronic devices — including phones, smart watches and tablets — must be turned off and stored in students’ lockers during the school day.
The new guidelines say using social media, taking pictures and playing games are not allowed during the school day. Students could have their phones confiscated if they are caught violating the policy.

A similar policy was passed in Prince George’s County Public Schools in 2010 and a school board member in Frederick County is proposing a similar cellphone ban...

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