Kansas Schools Go Phone-Free | Topeka News

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Kansas schools are ditching personal phones in classrooms this year, aiming to boost focus and cut distractions — and surprisingly, students are adapting well. To keep lines of communication open, districts like Topeka are rolling out ParentSquare via school-issued Chromebooks, letting parents and students stay connected without phones. While some parents worry about emergency reach, the bell-to-bell law now mandates monitored communication for teachers and coaches, ensuring transparency. Other districts are following suit with apps like Schoology, showing a statewide push toward digital…