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Fern Creek pilot and staff surveys push JCPS toward stricter classroom cellphone rules
Summary
JCPS staff presented research and school examples on Feb. 25 showing broad teacher support for restricting cellphones during instructional time. Fern Creek High School described a school‑level rollout using Yondr pouches and reported early gains; the board asked staff to return with a district policy recommendation by May.
Jefferson County Public Schools officials told the board on Feb. 25 that national research and teacher surveys support restricting students' cellphone use during instructional time, and Fern Creek High School presented a schoolwide program using Yondr pouches that administrators say has increased engagement and reading.
Jonathan Lowe, JCPS executive administrator for policy and systems, summarized state law and district policy: state statute requires each school board to adopt a policy on student device use, and JCPS' current policy prohibits cellphone use during instructional time but has had limited enforcement. Lowe said House Bill 208 had been introduced in the Kentucky…
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