Preliminary study shows many NC middle schoolers flout phone bans

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 693

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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A preliminary survey of 2,299 North Carolina middle schoolers found that most bring smartphones to school and many use them despite rules meant to prevent that, researchers told lawmakers Tuesday.

The study, led by Kaitlyn Burnell of the Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, surveyed students in 22 schools and teachers in 19 schools in December. Nearly 300 teachers responded.

These are early findings, …

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