Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath called for lawmakers to ban the use of cellphones in public schools across the state. Morath's comments about a statewide ban came during his testimony at a Senate Education Committee hearing on Wednesday,
Texas Education Chief Advocates for Statewide Cellphone Ban in Schools Amidst Academic Concerns
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath proposed a statewide school cellphone ban, citing harm to students' academic and mental health.
No more cell phones? TEA Commissioner wants statewide school ban
Students in Texas schools might face the possibility of no cell phones allowed in schools after the TEA suggested a statewide ban.
Texas Official Calls for Cellphone Ban in Schools, Citing 'Harmful' Effects
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said that cellphone use in schools has an "extremely harmful" impact on students.
Virginia Democrats introduce bill to restrict school cellphone use
Virginia Senate Democrats introduced a bill to restrict cellphone use in schools, following Governor Youngkin's guidance.
Va. Senate Dems propose school cellphone restriction bill with more exceptions
It would require policies to “restrict, to the fullest extent possible, student cell phone possession and use in the classroom during regular school hours,” but does not address time outside
Majority of Missourians support prohibiting cell phone access and later start times in high schools
A survey by Saint Louis University and online marketing research company YouGov finds that a majority of Missourians support pushing back start times for high schools, as well as prohibiting cell phone use for students during school hours.
Texas education commissioner talks public education needs at Tuloso-Midway ISD event
Tuloso-Midway ISD held its State of the District event Thursday, including remarks from Texas Education Agency head Mike ...
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TEA Commissioner pushes to ban phones in Texas schools, citing distractions despite safety concerns
During times of crisis on campus, many students call their parents. Now, that's part of the reason for pushback in TEA Commissioner Mike Morath's call for Texas lawmakers to ban phones in the ...
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Texas Triumphs as 541 Schools Earn Prestigious Purple Star Designation for Commitment to Military Families
Texas Governor announces 541 schools awarded the Purple Star for military support, a 202% increase, reflecting the state’s ...
Here's where Texas school district lawsuit to delay release of A-F school ratings stands
A Travis County judge issued an order Wednesday prohibiting the Texas education commissioner from releasing A-F school ...
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After $18B in tax relief in 2023, Texas senators eye more cuts. Here's what's proposed.
If lawmakers want to deliver further school district property tax relief, they could lower maintenance and operations taxes ...
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Dozens of Texas school districts press state to suspend new student data reporting system
The superintendents said they haven’t received enough support from the state or time to fix errors the system generated.
No A-F grades for Texas schools as judge temporarily blocks release
Texas schools won’t receive A-F accountability grades after a judge granted a new order temporarily blocking them on ...