Published November 03. 2026 01:22PM
By Dana Grubb
How do you feel about banning cell phones in schools?
“Yes. It’s gotten too out of hand.”Bill LaferreraParsippany, NJ
“I don’t think it is a smart idea unless schools are made safe enough for children.”Ella Campbell-BeckerCenter Valley
“I think kids are too connected to technology to make that fast a change. Bar it from open use in the classroom center.”Quincy MillerCenter Valley
“Anything that promotes engagement between children and children and teachers is going to pay dividends for the children.”Andrew BelvilleMorgantown
“I believe it’s too broad a ban when some safety conditions may require cellphone use.”Deborah MegaroHowell, NJ
“I think they should be banned in the classroom, but allowed in the cafeteria and transitional times. Students could then communicate with families if needed.”Leslie KarpfMillstone Township, NJ