From my perspective the fact that they don’t agree reflects that they are still students, many of whom don’t seem to read the articles about the ongoing litigation about all this. Addiction clearly comes in lots of flavors.
Why couldn’t the students be part of the actual discussion of these new rules? To me, it shows a lack of trust. Certainly there should be limits on use of cell phones during classes, but the need for prohibiting them “bell-to-bell” is unjustified. The fact that many students were unaware of the discussions is indicative of the secrecy of the discussions, not their “addiction” to cell phones.
My youngest will start high school next year at Analy and I am thrilled she will have a phone-free experience there. She doesn't have a phone, or social media, and she feels left out, which we understand and sympathize with, but not so much that we were willing to give her access to something so detrimental to her mental health. She will have the opportunity to connect, socialize, and focus without the distractions of everyone around her using their phones habitually. I remember what it was like on campus before phones, and I want that for her too. Thank you Chuck Wade and all who are taking on this issue. I applaud you!
Implementation of a new rule requires buy-in from all those affected by it, students themselves. It's fair to express the interference cell phones have. Students have enough diversions and aversion during their day to keep them from learning the material they are being taught. But, it's a source of inclusion and respect to be part of a decision has such an impact on their daily life. Why not offer students a questionnaire on how they would choose to handle implementation of this rule. Afterall, isn't this for everyone's benefit?
From my perspective the fact that they don’t agree reflects that they are still students, many of whom don’t seem to read the articles about the ongoing litigation about all this. Addiction clearly comes in lots of flavors.
I went to school before cell phones and the school would call my mother if needed.
Why couldn’t the students be part of the actual discussion of these new rules? To me, it shows a lack of trust. Certainly there should be limits on use of cell phones during classes, but the need for prohibiting them “bell-to-bell” is unjustified. The fact that many students were unaware of the discussions is indicative of the secrecy of the discussions, not their “addiction” to cell phones.
My youngest will start high school next year at Analy and I am thrilled she will have a phone-free experience there. She doesn't have a phone, or social media, and she feels left out, which we understand and sympathize with, but not so much that we were willing to give her access to something so detrimental to her mental health. She will have the opportunity to connect, socialize, and focus without the distractions of everyone around her using their phones habitually. I remember what it was like on campus before phones, and I want that for her too. Thank you Chuck Wade and all who are taking on this issue. I applaud you!
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Interesting article in the NYT today: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/style/yondr-pouch-school-phone-ban.html?unlocked_article_code=1.O1A.H3kU.vvwmnFWsLc9G&smid=url-share
Implementation of a new rule requires buy-in from all those affected by it, students themselves. It's fair to express the interference cell phones have. Students have enough diversions and aversion during their day to keep them from learning the material they are being taught. But, it's a source of inclusion and respect to be part of a decision has such an impact on their daily life. Why not offer students a questionnaire on how they would choose to handle implementation of this rule. Afterall, isn't this for everyone's benefit?
Let the opinions roll, as we read this article on our devices