Oregon School Cell Phone Ban: ‘Engaged students, joyful teachers’
Summary
The Portland Tribune covers Governor Tina Kotek's executive order banning student cell phone use in Oregon's K-12 schools, focusing on Estacada High School where educators and students report improved classroom discourse. While the policy is broadly supported, implementation challenges such as scheduling, filtering, and resource access are noted, and the governor's visit seeks feedback and a potential statewide model.