Phones Out, Minds In | Chicago News

Illinois is joining 38 states to ban cell phones in schools next year, aiming to cut down on screen time and protect teens from social media’s toxic effects—echoing how smoking was once normalized in schools before society shifted. As adult smoking dropped from 36% to 10% since the 80s, this could be another long-term cultural pivot: schools might lead the charge against tech overload, helping kids focus, be present, and maybe even reshape how future generations view technology. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20d7577a5f6874aa