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Some high schoolers say a school cell phone ban boosted grades and connections. Others raise concerns about safety.

Angela Mathew

the Boston Globe

Aug 12, 2025

David Bickham, Research Director at the Digital Wellness Lab, explain the importance of including student voices in school phone policy.

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We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

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