{
  "id": 17988,
  "title": "More Americans now support banning phones all day at school, not just in class",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/more-americans-now-support-banning-phones-all-day-at-school-not-just",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-07-31T12:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/113311-first-time-more-americans-support-all-day-school.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For the first time in recent history, a majority of Americans now back banning all school students from using their phones during the entire school day, not just during class, according to recent Pew Research Center findings. In-classroom phone bans were already popular among 77% of US adults, but the new support for all-day bans has risen to 48%, an increase from 36% in the previous year. Just 18% of respondents oppose the all-day bans, while 6% remain undecided.\n\nThe shift in public opinion is not limited to a single demographic, as support for both classroom and all-day bans grew with age. Younger adults aged 18-29 displayed the least support, with only 28% backing the bans, while those aged 65 and older showed the highest level of support. Republicans tended to favor both in-class and all-day bans, while Democrats were more inclined towards classroom bans alone.\n\nParents, the primary decision-makers for students, expressed a mixed view on the matter. While most parents understand the need for students to be unencumbered while learning, they also want to ensure their children can be reached in emergencies like school shootings. Some parents oppose bans in class because they find it difficult to enforce and believe phones can serve as useful teaching tools. Others argue that parents should have the ultimate say in whether their child can use a phone at school.\n\nDespite the opposition, many students themselves are against these bans. One student argued that music via headphones helps her concentrate on her studies, while other students feel that educational apps can aid their learning. However, students who support the bans claim that they offer teachers more individualized attention.",
  "summary": "According to Pew Research Center, 77% of US adults now support in-classroom phone bans for middle and high school students, marking the second consecutive year that support has increased – the figure stood at 68% in 2024. Just 18% now oppose such a ban, while 6% are unsure. Read Entire Article",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}