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The Washington Post
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While cellphone bans have reduced unauthorized usage in schools, there has been little academic benefit, according to a study released by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
The average effect on test scores is “consistently close to zero,” researchers said.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/05/04/cell-phone-bans-impact-study/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
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