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High-school senior tells board cellphone rule has improved focus and may aid safety
Summary
A senior spoke during public comment in favor of the district’s cellphone policy, saying it reduced classroom distractions, increased engagement and may improve safety in emergencies; the speaker cited increased library checkouts as evidence and urged parents to reinforce safety strategies.
A Montoursville Area SD high-school senior told the board the district’s cellphone rule has reduced classroom distractions and fostered better student engagement, saying the change also offers safety benefits during emergency events.
"A child's life is worth more than a cell phone," the student said during the public comment portion of the meeting, urging parents and the community to support the…
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