Cell Phone Ban | Audacy

New Buffalo superintendent ready to oversee bell-to-bell cell phone ban "We've started dispatching all of the storage materials. Our schools are going to be well prepared" - Dr. Pascal Mubenga

August 27, 2025
With new school year approaching, Gov. Hochul holds discussion on bell-to-bell phone ban in Niagara Falls "Our kids succeed when they’re learning and growing, not clicking and scrolling"

August 26, 2025
Reaction to Buffalo Schools' bell-to-bell cell phone ban next school year "I think we're going to have more consistency in ensuring that the learning environment will be free from cell phone distraction and social media distraction from bell-to-bell" - Larry Scott

June 6, 2025
Buffalo Schools issues letter laying out plan for bell-to-bell cell phone ban starting next school year Students will be authorized to access “school-issued” internet-enabled devices for their classroom instruction

June 5, 2025
Despite pending cell phone ban in schools, Canisius High School is staying put "Part of our obligation is to teach students how to use technology responsibly"

May 2, 2025
Bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools facing possible modification by State Senate "I think there will be some kind of compromise that gives districts discretion" - Jack O'Donnell

March 18, 2025
New York State United Teacher's hosts 'Disconnected' conference focused on impact of cell phones on students "We've had students who try to maintain FaceTime conversations with other people while in class, they just leave the ear bud in"

February 14, 2025
Cell phone ban in New York State schools: 'I'm surprised it's bell-to-bell' Gov. Kathy Hochul officially proposed the ban in her budget address Tuesday

January 22, 2025
More states are banning cell phones in school

October 30, 2024
University at Buffalo hosts online forum on school cell phone bans The event looks to provide guidance for educators and parents

October 10, 2024