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Elizabeth Dowdell

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Josh Shapiro’s push for an all-day phone ban in schools tests what actually helps anxious teens

Gov. Josh Shapiro is pushing lawmakers to finalize a bell-to-bell cellphone ban, joining 25 other states restricting classroom phone use.

15.07.2026 10

Fortune

Elizabeth Dowdell

For the 1 in 4 teens with ‘problematic smartphone use,’ Pennsylvania’s proposed bell‑to‑bell cellphone ban might not be a simple solution

Supporters of the ban argue that kids need a break from constant phone notifications so they can focus on learning and social skills instead.

06.07.2026 10

The Conversation

Elizabeth Dowdell