A bill that would restrict cell phone use in Michigan public schools failed in the state House by just three votes last Thursday. The legislation, sponsored by Republican State Rep. Mark Tisdel of ...

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This article was originally published in Michigan Advance. In his 30 years as teacher and administrator, Jason Purcell felt the weight of responsibility that often fell on his shoulders in enforcing ...

Policies vary across districts, from phone caddies to requiring phones be off and away. Research on cell phone impact is ongoing, but educators cite distraction and social media concerns. Parents are ...