EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 23 MIN
Alabama Bans Cell Phones in Schools - Growing the Forest and the Trees - October 2025
from Growing the Forest & the Trees: Big Pictures and Everyday Realities in Education · host growingtheforestandthetrees
Earlier this year, the state of Alabama banned cell phones in public schools, with many saying the phones are a distraction to students. But others say phones should be allowed for educational purposes and in case of emergencies. Dr. Eric Mackey is the Alabama State Superintendent of Education. He is a lifelong educator and former science teacher. He's in favor of the ban. He'll tell us why and talk about the challenges and opportunities technology presents in public education.
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Earlier this year, the state of Alabama banned cell phones in public schools, with many saying the phones are a distraction to students. But others say phones should be allowed for educational purposes and in case of emergencies. Dr. Eric Mackey is the Alabama State Superintendent of Education. He is a lifelong educator and former science teacher. He's in favor of the ban. He'll tell us why and talk about the challenges and opportunities technology presents in public education.
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