Mrs. Brinker | The impact Indiana schools are seeing with the cell phone ban

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana has a relatively new law that bans cell phones in instructional settings , and schools are already seeing an impact.

13News spoke with education expert Jennifer Brinker, assistant principal at Greenwood Middle School.

Here's a look into our conversation with Mrs. Brinker:

WTHR's Matthew Fultz : Let’s start with that new law. What difference has it made in classrooms so far?

Mrs. Brinker : It’s been huge. Teachers around the state tell us students are more engaged, more focused and there’s less distraction from social media drama during the day. It allows students to really be present in their learning, which is exactly what schools need.

Fultz : That’s good to hear. But once the school day ends, phones are back in kids’ hands. What should parents be aware of at