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Smartphones Out, Scores Rise | Odessa News
School’s back in session, and classrooms are buzzing with renewed energy—thanks in part to a new smartphone policy that’s quietly reshaping learning. Designed not to ban tech but to minimize distractions, the law’s first year delivered surprising results: statewide test scores climbed, with Algebra I and Biology showing major gains. While educators, students, and parents all played a role, the data suggests that reducing digital noise can seriously boost academic performance—and maybe even change how we think about classroom focus. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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