New York students may no longer have cell phones with them from “bell to bell” under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed ban, but ...

Governor Kathy Hochul continued her push for a bold initiative to ban cell phone use in schools, stating that a "war is being ...

Governor Kathy Hochul's initiative to ban cell phone use by students during school hours is gaining traction among educators, but it is also raising co ...

Hochul’s proposal leaves many specifics in the hands of school districts, giving local officials some degree of control over how the policy might operate in practice in New York City.

Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul dropped in on classes at Farnsworth Middle School in Guilderland on Wednesday. The lesson plan was to ...

Hochul wants schools to ban smartphones and other internet-enabled devices before the next school year. Lawmakers are open to ...

Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday advocated for restricting smartphone use in K-12 schools statewide, citing excessive cell phone use as a factor negatively impacting learning and children's mental ...

The New York State Legislature absolutely should get on board with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to impose a statewide ban on K-12 students’ use of smartphones during the school day.

Gov. Hochul has revealed details of her plan to ban smartphones in New York schools as part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget ...

The statewide teachers union is celebrating Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed investments in education in the state budget.