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Peterson says cellphone restrictions in school have been broadly positive

Podcast interview / Candidate forum (Emily Peterson) · October 26, 2025
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Peterson cited The Anxious Generation and said recent state limits on student cellphone use have reduced classroom interruptions and improved in‑person interaction; she favors reasonable access for emergencies and teacher‑controlled pouches.

Emily Peterson said recent restrictions on student cellphone use align with research about anxiety and attention and that schools are seeing fewer classroom interruptions and more…

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