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Vermont Bans Phones in Classrooms | Burlington News
Vermont’s new statewide cellphone ban in classrooms this fall aims to sharpen focus, boost mental health, and revive face-to-face connections — but not everyone’s thrilled. While some schools use pricey, tamper-prone phone pouches, others opt for lockers, sparking debates over cost and security. Students and parents fret about staying connected — especially in emergencies — though officials say phones can actually worsen crises by jamming networks. Early adopters report surprising wins: kids bonding socially, even learning chess at lunch. As districts roll out the policy, educators are…
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