Teachers report support for extending cellphone ban to high schools

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A new Georgia law will require cellphone bans in all public elementary and middle schools starting next fall.

Educators report that existing bans have led to academic gains, better student behavior, and more social interaction.

A survey of 3,000 Georgia educators showed 92% support for extending the cellphone ban to high schools.

Elementary and middle school cellphone bans proving popular, as debate moves to high schoolsBy Ty TagamiBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News ServiceATLANTA — A mandatory cellphone ban could be coming for all public high schools in Georgia after the positive outcomes reported by schools that have already implemented such policies.

A new state law will require every public elementary and middle school in the state to lock up students' phones and ot