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Oakland Schools Crack Down on Phones | Oakland News
Oakland Unified just dropped one of the strictest cellphone bans in the state—no phones, smartwatches, or personal devices allowed during class, between classes, or even at lunch. Elementary students stash their gadgets in lockboxes as soon as school starts, while older students can choose to check them in or keep them locked in pouches. District leaders assure parents safety protocols remain intact and communication lines are open. Alongside the tech crackdown, Oakland is launching four new Transitional Kindergarten programs and rolling out a citywide literacy push called “Oakland is a…
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