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Kansas Schools Ban Phones Bell to Bell | Joplin News
Kansas schools are ditching phones during the school day with a bold “bell to bell” policy, aiming to slash distractions and boost student focus — a move echoing Missouri’s success and extending even to teachers, with exceptions only for job-related needs. Students can stash devices at home, in cars, or in lockers, with emergency phones available on campus. Early results in Riverton are promising, as districts push students to be present, engaged, and academically sharper without the constant buzz of their phones. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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