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Editorial illustration for a story about school phone bans and their mixed early effects on student wellbeing.
Student Well-being

The largest U.S. phone-ban study finds that benefits take time

A major May 2026 phone-ban study suggests schools need rollout plans and student support, not just pouches, to see long-term benefits.

May 9, 20266 min read
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Editorial illustration for a story about school phone bans and their mixed early effects on student wellbeing.
Student Well-being

The largest U.S. phone-ban study finds that benefits take time

A major May 2026 phone-ban study suggests schools need rollout plans and student support, not just pouches, to see long-term benefits.

May 9, 20266 min read