Studies Reveal Smartphone Use in Schools Remains a Concern
Banning use of smartphones in schools is a hotly debated educational policy topic nationally and internationally as we enter 2026. The issue is fueled by the excess use of smartphones...Read More
Study Finds Adolescents Spend Nearly 1/4 of School Day on Smartphones
New York Governor Hochul recently released a report, “More Learning, Less Scrolling,” to prohibit smartphone use during the school day. A team of public health and pediatric researchers, led by Lauren...Read More
Expert Panel Says Screen Use Affects Sleep Health of Children, Adolescents
Lauren Hale chairs National Sleep Foundation’s international panel that published a consensus statement Since the smartphone’s emergence in 2007, digital screen time has ballooned in use over the years for...Read More


