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NJ Governor Pushes Cellphone Ban to Boost Student Focus

2/22/2025

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy champions a cellphone ban in schools, emphasizing its detrimental effects on student learning. He has proposed $3 million in grants to help districts adopt phone-free policies. At Woodbury Junior-Senior High, he witnessed firsthand the benefits, such as heightened focus and enhanced social interactions, though some parents express worries about emergency access.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy champions a cellphone ban in schools, emphasizing its detrimental effects on student learning. He has proposed $3 million in grants to help districts adopt phone-free policies. At Woodbury Junior-Senior High, he witnessed firsthand the benefits, such as heightened focus and enhanced social interactions, though some parents express worries about emergency access.