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Montgomery Schools Revamp Cellphone Policy Amid Student Concerns

2/23/2025

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Montgomery County Public Schools is set to overhaul its cellphone policy for the 2025-26 school year, inspired by a pilot program at 11 schools. While feedback reveals enhanced focus and engagement, students voice concerns about anxiety without their devices. Schools like Rockville High and Thomas Pyle Middle are already seeing promising results from their new restrictions.

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Montgomery County Public Schools is set to overhaul its cellphone policy for the 2025-26 school year, inspired by a pilot program at 11 schools. While feedback reveals enhanced focus and engagement, students voice concerns about anxiety without their devices. Schools like Rockville High and Thomas Pyle Middle are already seeing promising results from their new restrictions.