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Tag: cellphone ban

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Posted inEducation

As classes begin again, more Vermont schools are restricting cellphone use ahead of statewide ban

A black-and-white photo of a man. by Corey McDonald August 26, 2025, 5:39 pmAugust 26, 2025, 5:41 pm
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A.M. Derrendinger: A digitally enslaved generation cries for independence

by Opinion July 13, 2025, 7:01 am
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Posted inEducation

Vermont just became the latest state to ban cellphones in the classroom. What does that mean for schools?

by Habib Sabet July 2, 2025, 6:55 am
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Posted inGovernment & Politics

As ‘Kids Code’ awaits action from Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, lawmakers put other data privacy bills on ice for the year

by Habib Sabet June 6, 2025, 4:15 pmJune 6, 2025, 4:37 pm
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Posted inEducation

Ban on smartphones in schools picks up steam in Vermont Legislature

by Habib Sabet May 16, 2025, 2:55 pmMay 16, 2025, 2:55 pm
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Ben Clark: Cellphone-free schools for our students’ future

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Kenyon Bolton: The phone-free school bill would be an important safeguard for the well-being of our state’s children and educators

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Robin Chesnut-Tangerman: Our kids deserve phone-free schools

by Opinion March 17, 2025, 7:08 amMarch 17, 2025, 12:29 pm
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Posted inGovernment & Politics

Senator calls emailer ‘You clueless f—k!’ in response to cellphone ban blowback

by Colin Meyn January 14, 2020, 8:14 pmJanuary 15, 2020, 7:10 am
Posted inEconomy

Handheld cellphone ban clarified to include stop signs

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Compromise on cellphone ban under consideration

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Ham radio operators seek exemption from hand-held cellphone ban

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