US high schoolers between the ages of 13 and 18 spend more than an hour per day on phones during school hours, according to research by the University of Washington School of Medicine, as published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Monday. Researchers say social media apps are designed to be addictive.

Adolescents spend an average of 70 minutes of their school days on their phones, new research finds. But parents can help suggest ways kids not use phones at school.

There are exceptions to the rules. As an example, students can use their phones riding to and from school on a school bus if it does not interfere with the driver. Students can also access their phones when on their lunch breaks or other breaks in the ...

Like millions of families across the country, my household is loud, busy and plugged in. As a mom of five boys, I understand how much our kids rely on their phones. We use cell phones not just for fun or convenience, but also for connection, safety and ...

In 2026, all school districts in California will be required to adopt policies restricting or prohibiting students’ use of smartphones during the school day. The new law also requires the policy