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The Stricter the Cellphone Policy, the Happier the Teacher, Research Finds

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Emily Tate Sullivan

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For years, teachers have warned that smartphones are hijacking students’ attention — and now, the data backs them up. A new national survey of more than 20,000 educators finds that schools with stricter cellphone policies report happier teachers and more engaged students. The closer the phones are to home — or locked away in lockers — the better the results. Researchers say it’s not about willpower but environment: if the distraction’s in your pocket, focus doesn’t stand a chance. Emily Tate Sullivan with EdSurge has the full story.

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