UB Event to Explore Cellphone Bans In Schools, Provide Guidance for Educators and Parents

With the school year in full swing, the conversation around cellphone bans in classrooms is gaining attention across Western New York. As more schools — including Lackawanna City School District — adopt policies to limit students’ access to phones during class, parents and educators are seeking guidance on how to navigate this increasingly prevalent issue.

The University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education (GSE) and the Western New York Education Equity Task Force (WNYEETF) will host an online event to explore the growing trend of banning cellphones in schools and its impact on students, educators and parents.

The event, “School Cellphone Bans: Key Considerations for Schools and Communities,” will take place on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Attendees can register for the event by visiting the Zoom registration page. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about the event, visit UB’s event calendar.