Article on Cellphone Use in Schools

What is the main topic discussed in the article "How young is too young for cellphones in school?"

• The impact of cellphones on student health

• The debate on the appropriate age for cellphone use in schools

• The best apps for middle school students

• The history of technology in education

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According to the article, what is a reason some parents want their elementary-age children to carry cellphones to school?

• To improve their grades

• To keep them entertained during lunch

• For safety in emergencies or while walking home

• To help them make friends

What recent change in district rules regarding technology in schools is mentioned in the article?

• Banning of smartphones in all schools

• Allowing elementary students to bring smartphones to school

• Requiring students to leave phones in their lockers during school hours

• Prohibiting the use of laptops in classrooms

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What percentage of third-graders surveyed had a cellphone, according to a preliminary analysis mentioned in the article?

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

• 80%

How do schools in Fairfax County, Virginia handle cellphone use according to the article?

• Cellphones are banned completely

• Cellphones are allowed during lunch with principal approval

• Students must hand in their cellphones at the beginning of the day

• Cellphones can be used at any time for educational purposes

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What is the primary concern of parents regarding the use of mobile devices in middle schools?

• Devices are too expensive.

• They distract from learning.

• They are used to play music.

• They replace physical books.

According to Ann Flynn of the National School Boards Association, what have educators focused more on with the increase in phones at school?

• The cost of devices

• Monitoring inappropriate behavior

• Encouraging phone use

• Reducing screen time

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What rule has Principal Alison Serino implemented regarding cellphone use during Friday lunches?

• Only texting allowed

• No social media or violent games

• Mandatory educational apps

• Phones must be turned off

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What did Matthew Post, a student member of a school board, say about phone privileges at lunch?

• It makes lunches less social.

• It helps students prepare for the world beyond middle school.

• It is unnecessary and distracting.

• It should be banned completely.

What change did the principal of the middle school in Silver Spring mention regarding the past handling of electronic devices?

• Less time was spent monitoring them.

• They were encouraged to use devices more.

• More educational apps were used.

• A lot of time was spent monitoring and confiscating them.

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