The Schoolyard Experiment: Can a Phone Ban Revive Focus? The quiet morning of August 27th marked a new beginning for students and teachers at this small public high school in northwestern New Jersey.
A statewide policy to ban non academic use of internet enabled devices on school grounds during the school day had taken effect, sparking unease among both groups.
The policy was born from concerns that unregulated phone use can lead to lower academic performance, harm emotional well being, and negatively impact school climate.