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School Phone Bans Are Spreading. But Are They Working?

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For the first time public opinion is moving in favor of all-day cell phone bans in schools. But do these bans actually make a difference in students’ lives? Family and Tech columnist Julie Jargon explains what the latest research says. Plus, Hawaii state officials are looking to the tech industry to help revive its economy as tourism stalls. Past attempts to turn the islands into the next Silicon Valley have fallen flat. But the WSJ’s Owen Tucker-Smith says this time the state has a new strategy. Imani Moise hosts.


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