A growing desire among American parents is for their children to have access to phones while at school. Eva King, a 14-year-old student at Alice Deal Middle School in Washington, DC, expresses her frustration with the school’s ban on mobile phones during school hours. The school uses Yondr pouches to store devices, which can only be opened with a special tool. Despite the school’s efforts, students have found ways to bypass the system, highlighting the allure of forbidden technology. The hope is that the school will reconsider its policy in the future.
The students’ ingenuity in circumventing the restrictions shows their determination to stay connected. The demand for phones among students has only increased due to the ban, making them even more desirable. It remains to be seen if the school will adapt to the changing landscape of technology in education.
2024-06-06 07:55:53
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