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Cell Phone ‘Parking’ At California School Reduces Distractions

Students in Marin County have a place to park their cell phones during class so they aren't distracted from lessons.

SAN ANSELMO, CA – You’ve heard of distracted driving and even distracted walking but what about distracted learning?

The problem of smartphones in class is hitting the lower grades as well. One initiative named “Away for the Day” pushes a policy to lock up smartphones in middle schools for the entire day.

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