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Cell Phones

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Mental Health Resources

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On August 28th, OSPI Superintendent Reykdal published guidance for schools to limit cell phones during instructional time. See OSPI Guidance: Cell Phone and Smart Device Use in Schools (August 28, 2024). The recommendation to limit cell phone use during school is a nationwide movement in support of student learning and mental health. “We know that students succeed when they can focus on learning,” said Larry Delaney, President of the Washington Education Association. Our aim is for students to be engaged and attentive in the classroom, and we recognize the significant distraction that cell phones can pose,” said Joel Aune, Executive Director of the Washington Association of School Administrators. Reducing the use of cell phones in class improves concentration and learning, improves mental and physical health, and reduces pressures caused by social media,” said State Superintendent Chris Reykdal in the guidance document. Parent/Guardian/Staff/Student support is greatly appreciated.