Oregon School Cell Phone Ban Shows Positive Results in Estacada Classrooms
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The article reports on the positive impact of Oregon's cell phone ban in schools, focusing on Estacada High School where teachers and students have experienced improved classroom engagement and discourse. Language arts teacher Jeff Mellema, who initially had doubts, now praises the policy for creating better academic and personal conversations among students who can no longer avoid interactions by using their phones. The ban, implemented by executive order, has led to more engaged students and happier teachers despite initial uncertainty about its effectiveness.
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Students can't avoid
But at least in Estacada, the policy has earned two thumbs up, including approval from a 'grumpy old teacher'
Jeff Mellema is a language arts teacher at Estacada High School. He has worked in the building for 24 years, and he said the new policy that prohibits students from using their phones during the day has been a breath of fresh air
There was plenty of uncertainty and debate about the effectiveness of a cell phone ban decreed by executive order last summer. But at least in Estacada, the policy has earned […]
