Cellphones have become part of students’ daily lives—powerful tools for learning, connection, and self-expression. At the same time, their use in schools can raise concerns around attention, stress, and safety. With more states moving toward regulation, education leaders have both a challenge and an opportunity to craft policies that promote healthy, equitable, and effective technology use.
A new research brief from the UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning and UCLA CTS translates developmental science and policy trends into clear, practical recommendations for K-12 leaders.

































