North Dakota schools finalize phone-free plans ahead of fall deadline

North Dakota’s schools are heading into a new era this fall: bell-to-bell cell phone bans. From Casselton to Devils Lake, superintendents like Morgan Forness and Ned Clooten are working out the logistics — where to store phones, how to manage exceptions, and how to enforce the rules fairly. The goal behind this law is clear: reduce distractions, encourage focus, and improve mental health. But as administrators acknowledge, it will take time — and plenty of cooperation from parents and students — to make the transition stick. Ryan McNamara with InForum has the full story.

Ryan McNamara

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