Northville Public Schools has implemented a new policy for the 2024-25 school year to address distractions caused by smartwatches and cell phones among elementary and middle school students. Observing that smartwatches were distracting younger students and social media was affecting older ones, Superintendent Dr. RJ Webber introduced a rule requiring K-8 students to turn off and store their devices in lockers during school hours. The policy, affecting approximately 4,000 students, aims to mitigate distractions and emphasizes the need for broader societal engagement in managing tech use. Emergency communication will still be possible through established security protocols. The policy does not apply to high school students.
Metro Detroit School District Bans Cell Phones in Classrooms
Updated on September 4, 2024