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Cell Phone-Free Schools Grants

Facilities & operations · EdTech · Grants · Massachusetts

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's announcement prompted this practical look at what other schools and districts could adapt.

How they approached it

The state governor opened applications for a grant program to financially support schools adopting cell phone-free environments.

Why it is worth a look

This initiative provides direct financial incentives to schools to address a common distraction in classrooms.

What you could learn

Offer targeted grants to schools to help them implement policies or programs that address specific student engagement or learning environment challenges.

People involved

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