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Pennsylvania hasn’t passed a school cellphone ban. Some principals have come up with their own. | Chalkbeat

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The article discusses varying cellphone policies in Philadelphia schools amid ongoing discussions about a statewide ban. While some schools adopt strict measures, others favor more flexible approaches that allow limited phone use, reflecting differing opinions among educators and administrators.
Read full story @ www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/08/20/pennsylvania-still-hasnt-passed-a-school-cellphone-ban-some-philly-principals-arent-waiting »
Pennsylvania hasn’t passed a school cellphone ban. Some principals have come up with their own.
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SPAG95
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Graded by NewzGrade AI AI · provisional on August 20, 2026 at 04:35 PM
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Concise
80

The article is well-structured and provides balanced coverage regarding the cellphone policies in Philadelphia schools, making it a strong news piece. However, some areas could benefit from additional attribution to enhance its objectivity.

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