Study shows Portland Public Schools students want cellphone-free classrooms

Portland Public Schools’ Research and Evaluation team surveyed 2,147 high school students to see what they think about a ban on cellphones at school. You might be surprised to hear that a majority of them said they wanted cellphone free classrooms.

The district also held focus groups at Cleveland and Grant high schools, since both schools have current cellphone ban policies. A Grant High School student explained to us what the policy looks like in action.

“So, before you go in the school, you have to put your phone in the pouch, and then they check at the front door if you have your pouch closed and your phone’s in it,” said Eren Mersereau.

The results of the focus group show that kids felt like they could focus better.

“I think it’s good because it helps us learn easier, because I think last year, and this is just me and myself, I struggled with being on my phone in class,” said Malik L. Mason, a Grant High School student.

“I feel like it’s helping us learn more and not feel as distracted and focused more in class,” said Gage Creasey, another Grant High School student.

“I think it’s a good idea because we learn a lot in class, but it’s obviously a little frustrating,” said Mersereau.

The study also shows that students did have safety concerns about not having their phone when leaving campus for lunch. And not having their phone in the case of an emergency.

Students at McDaniel High School tell us their thoughts on a potential cellphone ban at their school.

“Just put it away during class or put it in your backpack, keeping it in your backpack is a good enough policy, I think, but yeah, it’s mostly a good thing,” said Cole Clark, a student at McDaniel High School.

“I feel like cellphones can potentially be a tool in classes, but I do believe on like, restrictions,” said Emilia de la Rosa, a McDaniel High School student.

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