I'm a California teacher who thinks phone use in classrooms is a big problem. I'm not convinced a new law will solve it.

08/29/2024, 11:14 AM
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I'm a California teacher who thinks phone use in classrooms is a big problem. I'm not convinced a new law will solve it.

Joelle Clark

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Joelle Clark, a 28-year-old public school teacher in California, about the state's new law requiring schools to develop a policy that limits smartphone usage by July 1, 2026. This essay has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider verified her identity and employment.

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