School: Student Grades, Focus Improve After Cellphone Ban

SEYMOUR, Conn. (AP) — Students at a Connecticut high school are recording higher grades and more focus in the classroom since the school instituted a blanket ban on cellphone use.
Seymour High School Principal Jim Freund said the school banned cellphones Dec. 11 following instances of “mean spirited behavior” through text messages and social media.
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Students are only allowed to use their phones at the teacher’s instruction or wh