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One month in: Ithaca High leadership says cell-phone ban shows drops in referrals and more student engagement
Summary
High school administrators and student representatives presented early data on the district’s cell-phone restriction after one month, reporting decreased device use in class, a jump in library checkouts and fewer disciplinary referrals while flagging practical challenges for students and staff.
Ithaca City School District administrators, high school leaders and student representatives presented a one-month update on the district’s new cell-phone policy at the Sept. 30 board meeting, reporting mixed results with clear behavioral shifts and operational issues to address.
Student survey data summarized at the meeting found an average student rating of 3.14 out of 5 for the phone policy and that 83.7% of students reported they now use phones rarely or never in…
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