As summer break comes to a close in South Florida, students are preparing to return to public schools with new cell phone bans in place. This change may be a difficult adjustment for many children. Researchers believe that such bans could have a positive impact on students.

Associate Professor of Education Research David Marshall notes that without devices, students are more likely to engage with each other socially. Further details on the potential benefits of cell phone bans in schools are available from the source, including results from a national study on screen time in the classroom.