COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new state policy aimed at keeping students off their cell phones during the school day is already making waves in classrooms across South Carolina.
The cell phone ban, which took effect after winter break, mandates that students keep their phones powered off and put away from the tardy bell to dismissal. The policy aims to reduce distractions, curb online bullying, and encourage face-to-face interactions among students.
Initially, some students were skeptical…