New Jersey schools embrace phone-free policy for better learning

NJ cellphone ban: Grant launched to push schools to adopt phone-free policies

New Jersey Department of Education has launched a Phone-Free Schools Grant Program to nudge schools to adopt cellphone ban policies.

The Brief

New Jersey's education department announced a phone-free schools grant program.

Woodbury Junior Senior High School in Gloucester County already enforces a no-phone policy.

The school reports improved grades and reduced suspensions due to the policy.

A school in Gloucester County is leading the way with a no-phone policy, and they have the data to back it up.

Woodbury Junior Senior High School's phone-free policy

What we know:

Woodbury Junior Senior High School has been enforcing a cell phone-free campus for two years.

The principals report a more peaceful learnin