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How teachers address cell phones in class

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In 2009, a National Center for Education Statistics survey showed that about 90% of schools prohibited cell phones during school hours. When students want to do quick research on a topic, look up a word, run a calculation, or review a concept, they can hop on a cell phone much faster than logging into a Chromebook or laptop.

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In One of Connecticut’s Most Innovative Districts, Belief in Every Student Comes First

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Laying the groundwork for success Ten years ago, NPS was the second district in the state to implement a “Bring Your Own Device” policy (BYOD), going 1:1 for all students in 2010. Now, every student in grades 3-12 has his or her own Chromebook that remains with them even in the summer. Let me explain.

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