This year, the state of Alabama banned cell phone use in public schools, with many saying the phones are a distraction to students.
On this selection from our education podcast, “Growing the Forest and the Trees,” Alabama State Superintendent, Dr. Eric Mackey weighs in on the cell phone issue and talks about the opportunities technology presents in public education.

 

https://growingtheforestandthetrees.podbean.com/e/alabama-bans-cell-phones-in-schools-growing-the-forest-and-the-trees-october-2025/