Study Shows School Phone Bans Enhance Student Wellness but Not Academic Performance
A comprehensive study examining over 40,500 schools from 2019 to 2026 has found that banning phones in schools significantly improves students' self-reported wellness, though it does not have a notable impact on academic performance. The research, conducted by scholars from four universities, indicates that phone bans lead to a substantial reduction in phone usage during school hours, contributing to improved mental wellness among students. However, the study found negligible effects on test scores, suggesting that while phone bans may reduce distractions, they do not necessarily enhance academic outcomes. 
