EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 1 MIN
The efficacy of cellphone bans
from Teachable Moments · host South Carolina Public Radio
In 2025, South Carolina implemented a statewide ban on cellphone use in classrooms. Nationwide, early results are mixed. Some schools report fewer disruptions, more engagement, and small gains in academic performance, and teachers describe calmer classrooms and more attention.Visit SouthCarolinaPublicRadio.org/teachable for more segments and full transcripts.Learn more about the College of Charleston here.
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In 2025, South Carolina implemented a statewide ban on cellphone use in classrooms. Nationwide, early results are mixed. Some schools report fewer disruptions, more engagement, and small gains in academic performance, and teachers describe calmer classrooms and more attention. Visit SouthCarolinaPublicRadio.org/teachable for more segments and full transcripts. Learn more about the College of Charleston here.
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The efficacy of cellphone bans
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