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quaint

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2. One of my questions as well.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024, 08:19 AM

Sep 2024

Kids have always had things, even non-smart phones, that were not allowed out in the classroom. I don't know how to keep kids focused in class and still safe. Do they still give detention?

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Gov. Newsom signs bill requiring schools to restrict, prohibit student cell phone use [View all] quaint Sep 2024 OP

How do they make 911 calls if a school shooter knows the phones are locked up? Omnipresent Sep 2024 #1

Please see my response (#2) to myself. I goofed again.☺ quaint Sep 2024 #3

One of my questions as well. quaint Sep 2024 #2

I work for an employer that has given active shooter training. Omnipresent Sep 2024 #4

Our society needs to recognize the perils to our children in the 21st century and develop real protection. quaint Sep 2024 #7

How are they supposed to watch Tik Tock videos during class ? MichMan Sep 2024 #5

Same old problem; used to be comic books. quaint Sep 2024 #6

I was on the fence about this until I heard a social psychiatrist come out in favor Auggie Sep 2024 #8

I agree in theory. Wondering what the districts will come up with to implement. quaint Sep 2024 #9

Maybe the teachers are equipped with emergency phones Auggie Sep 2024 #10

Yes! And the teacher should have it on person always. quaint Sep 2024 #11

Great idea. Plus, it doesn't have to be a smart phone. Auggie Sep 2024 #13

I've seen classrooms where the teacher collects phones in a basket in the start of class. Students may be LauraInLA Sep 2024 #12