Oxford Hills students look back at a full year under a cellphone ban

Story by Jacob Murphy
April 14, 2026

Excerpt: " 'It's gotten easier. You get used to it. It's just like a new habit,' said Joseph Bobrowski, a sophomore at the school.

"Inside a world history class, students are working on a group project based on the Industrial Revolution. There were no phones in sight, which would have been unusual to see a year ago.

" 'Everyone would be on their phones, be it texting, gaming, but now there's a lot of people actually talking and laughing,' said Caelynn St. Laurent, a sophomore.

" 'It's kind of reminiscent of pre-cellphone, in terms of kids interacting with each other and just being kids, which is great,' said school principal Paul Bickford.

"It follows the logic of a new report from the National Bureau of Economic Research. The report tracks schools that use lockable pouches for phones, a system that was implemented at Portland High School."

Read more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/oxford-hills-students-look-back-at-a-full-year-under-a-cellphone-ban/ar-AA23egiT

#SmartphoneBan #LetKidsBeKids #BellToBell #TeenMentalHealth #MainePol #CellPhoneBans #PutThePhoneDown #SmartPhoneAddiction #TooMuchScreenTime #TechAddiction #LetKidsBeKids

I don't quite get #JanetMills. She vetoed the #DatacenterMoratorium, but passes a #CellPhoneBan in schools. 🤷🏼 I want to say, "Good for her," but...

#Maine public schools will soon be required to #BanPhones during school day

by Max Williams, WGME
Mon, April 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Updated Thu, April 16, 2026

PORTLAND (WGME) -- "By August 1, all Maine public schools will be required to ban phones for the entire school day.

" 'It's a distraction, and they are there to learn,' phone ban supporter Dan Melnick said.

"Signed into law as part of Governor Janet Mills' supplemental budget, it will allocate more than $300,000 to implement. The new policy is a '#BellToBell' policy, meaning phones are allowed on school property but cannot be used at any point during the school day."

[...]

"Experts say too much screen time has been linked to depression and, in some cases, suicide.

" 'It is very dangerous, because we're talking about people whose brains are not fully developed, and as it develops, it's creating certain neurocircuitry that is hard to undo,' Northern Light Acadia Hospital Medical Director of Pediatric Inpatient Services Dr. Nadia Mendiola said."

Read more:
https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-public-schools-will-soon-be-required-to-ban-phones-during-school-day-governor-janet-mills

#MainePol #CellPhoneBans #PutThePhoneDown #SmartPhoneAddiction #TooMuchScreenTime #TeenMentalHealth #LetKidsBeKids

You've lost 3+ years of waking life to a glowing rectangle.
I did the math at 1 AM in Cairo.
The attention economy is a heist.

Here's how to escape before 2030 - from a former banker who walked away.

Read more 👇

1. https://mohameddosou.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-great-attention-heist-why-your.html

2. https://substack.com/@mohameddosou/note/p-193021562?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=57l9m0

#FOMO #DopamineTrap #SmartphoneAddiction

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 Why you should quit social media AND destroy your smartphone - Minecraft Alpha
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When I was a student, we actually talked to each other during breaks between classes. Now my students usually sit alone glued to their smartphones (or other devices). Is this what progress looks like? 😟

#SmartphoneAddiction #BrainRot

New #blog #post: Smartphone Minimalism: the Underappreciated Middle Road

https://rldane.space/smartphone-minimalism-the-underappreciated-middle-road.html

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(I will happily add/remove you from the chorus upon request! :)

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People say they've broken their phone addiction with one simple change to their settings

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Echoes of #Plato: #NeoLuddism — reclaiming the human in the digital age

Making room for humanity in the march of technology

“The machines were their enemies, for the machines were the means by which greedy masters enforced their will.” — – E.P. Thompson, The Making of the English Working Class (1963)

by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Jan 4, 2025

"Modern neo-Luddism draws inspiration from this historical movement, but rather than opposing all forms of #technology, it critiques the #uncritical adoption of digital tools and automation. Neo-Luddites are not anti-technology per se; instead, they advocate for a more #mindful and selective use of technology, prioritizing human #WellBeing, #EnvironmentalSustainability, and meaningful #SocialInteractions.

"In today’s context, neo-Luddism is less about destroying machines and more about reclaiming control over how technology shapes daily life. It questions the pervasive influence of #smartphones, #SocialMedia, and constant #connectivity, encouraging moments of #disconnection to foster deeper, more authentic human experiences.

"This philosophy underpins the growing trend of 'no-tech meetups,' where individuals come together to temporarily step away from digital distractions and reconnect in more organic, face-to-face ways [Like listening to vinyl records with a friend!]. Neo-Luddites advocate for a conscious retreat from digital dependence, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face communication and preserving human connection without the interference of screens. These gatherings, often called '#LudditeClubs' or 'analog meetups,' create spaces where participants can engage in conversations, activities, and communal experiences free from the distractions of smartphones, social media, and other digital tools.

"The motivations behind this movement are diverse. Some individuals express concerns over privacy and the pervasive #surveillance associated with digital platforms. Some lament the growing loss of #jobs and community. Others seek to combat the social isolation and mental health challenges exacerbated by excessive screen time. #Environmental considerations also play a role, with participants mindful of the ecological impact of #ElectronicWaste and the resource demands of constant technological upgrades."

Read more:
https://medium.com/the-academic/echoes-of-plato-neo-luddism-reclaiming-the-human-in-the-digital-age-a565045253a4

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/6tQNO

#Philosophy #RightToRepair #EWaste #PlannedObsolescence #LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #DigitalAge #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #DatacentersUseTooMuchElectricity

One of #NJ’s largest school districts bans #cellphones in class

By Rob Jennings, Sept 19, 2025

"Students in New Jersey’s second-largest city will be required to put their cellphones away while in class starting Oct. 1.

"The Jersey City school board voted unanimously Thursday night to approve a new policy prohibiting cellphones and other personal communications devices in classrooms. There will be limited exceptions for students with disabilities and health issues."

Read more:
https://www.nj.com/education/2025/09/one-of-njs-largest-school-districts-bans-cellphones-in-class.html

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/lpEmt

#UseYourBrain #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth