In Bismarck, a new debate centers on the ringing and pinging interruptions that cellphones bring into classrooms. Representative Jim Jonas has pitched a bill to limit student cellphone use, aiming for better focus and mental health. While some educators see the merit, arguing for local control, the proposal faces mixed reviews. Exemptions are being discussed, … Continue reading School phone policies needed, but not a state ban (news and an editor’s commentary on the topic)