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Parents, clinicians urge Winchester schools to ban personal phones during school day
Summary
Multiple parents, pediatric clinicians and teachers told the Winchester School Committee during public comment that personal smartphones and other devices are harming student attention, social development and classroom behavior and urged a K–12 "bell to bell" ban.
Dozens of parents, clinicians and teachers addressed the Winchester School Committee on June 12 during the meeting’s public-comment period, urging the district to adopt a K–12 ban on personal devices during the school day.
Speakers said the constant presence of phones is distracting students and exposing them to inappropriate content, and argued the school system can protect students by removing devices from classrooms. "These kids need space. They need space to interact with their peers face to face, to learn in a safe environment, and to just be kids," said Alyssa Barris, a parent with children at Ambrose…
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