LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The Clark County School District is defending a policy it is rolling out in August that would require middle and high school students to place their cellphones in signal-blocking pouches.
It’s part of a new effort this upcoming school year to keep students focused, according to CCSD.
CCSD requiring signal-blocking pouches for student cell phones when school year begins
“We heard from a lot of students who were almost relieved a little bit because there was this pressure of keeping up with all the social media,” Kevin McPartlin, an associate superintendent for CCSD, said.
The first day of classes is Aug. 12, which is in about three weeks.
Yet, some students are pushing back against the district’s cellphone policy, asking for it to be rescinded.
“What if there’s an emergency? What if I need to contact my parents? Or if there’s an issue that comes up,” …