Starting this school year, all Topeka USD 501 schools will adopt a “cell phone-free instructional day” policy. This change follows recommendations from the state board of education. The district posted the new policy on its website earlier this month. According to the new policy, Topeka high school students are to keep their phones off and away from first bell to last to support a focused learning environment. This includes all personal electronic communication devices including smart phones, smart watches, tablets, personal computers, earbuds, and other devices.
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