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NYC Cell Phone Ban Reveals Students Struggle with Time

12/30/2025

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New York City teachers report the cell phone ban reveals many students struggle to tell time on traditional clocks.
The ban took effect in September and is supported by Governor Kathy Hochul and teachers' union.
The policy has fostered more in-person interactions and school spirit.
Students replaced phone use with dominoes and volleyball.
Some students express frustration because phones cannot be used for homework or notes, increasing notebooks.

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Story summary

New York City teachers report the cell phone ban reveals many students struggle to tell time on traditional clocks.
The ban took effect in September and is supported by Governor Kathy Hochul and teachers' union.
The policy has fostered more in-person interactions and school spirit.
Students replaced phone use with dominoes and volleyball.
Some students express frustration because phones cannot be used for homework or notes, increasing notebooks.