cellphone ban

Education

Youngstown schools join Akron, Cleveland in securing student cell phones during the school day

Conor Morris

The move follows research showing phone use during the school day causes distractions and behavioral issues in classrooms.
Education

New Cleveland schools teachers contract includes cellphone ban, raises and parental leave

Conor Morris

The district is the latest in the region to lock up students' cellphones during the school day, joining the likes of Akron and Parma.
Sound of Ideas

Akron Public Schools officials say expanded smartphone ban has improved student learning and behavior

Jay Shah

The ban was expanded to 13 middle and high schools in the district in August.
Education

Akron will pilot cellphone ban at several schools as a school violence solution

Conor Morris

The Akron Board of Education voted this week to pilot programs at several schools to address safety and behavioral issues, one of which would require that students’ cellphones be locked away for the day.
Community

Morning Headlines: Motocross Bike Injures 7 at Summit Fairgrounds; ODOT Wants to Change Speed Limits

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Monday, Feb. 25:Motocross bike injures 7 at Summit Fairgrounds;ODOT wants to change speed limits at anytime;Strong…