Cell Phone

An animated scene depicts a lively classroom. Students of diverse appearances sit at desks, each holding a glowing smartphone high in one hand with determined expressions. Their postures exude defiance and confidence. The classroom walls feature a large map of New York State, brightly colored and prominently displayed in the background, adding a regional context to the scene. The lighting emphasizes the soft glow from the phones, contrasting with the warm tones of the classroom environment.

Hochul proposes cellphone ban in New York schools

Robert Beck

Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing for a statewide ban on cellphone use for K-12 students in schools and has requested over $13 million to support schools in enforcing the ban.

West Genesee HS Senior Max Leubner poses for a photo at Pine Grove Middle School in East Syracuse. He's joined by, from left, Stonehedge Teacher/West Genesee Teacher's Association President Dawn Personte, WGCSD Superintendent David Bills, and West Genesee parent Kathleen White.

News

School's in session, and that means distraction and tension caused by student cell phones

Scott Willis

There appears to be no one, easy answer to addressing cell phone use as Gov. Hochul considers a statewide ban.

Environment & Science

Science on the Radio Discusses The Telephone

Kevin Kloss

For the most of us we use the telephone every single day, perhaps more than we even realize. They're mobile, light weight and can function as miniature…