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District says FocusNow/PhonesLater policy has reduced visible classroom phone use, referrals increased as enforcement rose
Summary
The district reported fewer visible cell phones in instructional time after launching FocusNow/PhonesLater; referrals for phone violations have risen as principals enforce the rule and the district works to standardize classroom enforcement.
Washington County Public Schools officials updated the board on the FocusNow/PhonesLater initiative, a districtwide expectation that students not use cell phones during instructional time.
The district said principals set building-level rules about whether students may carry phones during class changes or lunch, but all buildings prohibit phone use during instruction. District…
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