New York teachers stunned to learn some students can’t read ...
5 days ago · New York teachers stunned to learn some students can’t read time on old clocks after phone ban comes into play At least 31 states and the District of Columbia restrict cell phones in schools
NYC Phone Ban Reveals Students Can’t Read Analog Clocks
20 hours ago · As New York City implements a school phone ban, a surprising trend has emerged: many students struggle to read analog clocks.
With phones banned, some students realise they don’t remember ...
1 day ago · With phones banned, some students realise they don’t remember how to read analog clocks in school Some New York City schools banned phones to improve focus, but the move revealed a …
NYC phone ban reveals some students can't read clocks
Dec 26, 2025 · Concern about students’ analog clock literacy predates the phone ban. In 2017, an Oklahoma study found only one in five kids ages 6-12 knew how to read clocks.
New York’s smartphone ban in schools is giving some students ...
New York City schools report a surprising consequence of the smartphone ban: many students can't read traditional clocks. Teachers observe teens relying on digital displays, leading to a decline ...
New York City's School Smartphone Ban Reveals Students ...
6 days ago · New York City's smartphone ban in schools has highlighted an unexpected issue: many students cannot tell time on traditional analog clocks, prompting teachers to reintroduce basic analog …
NYC phone ban reveals some students can’t read clocks
Dec 27, 2025 · Overall, Millen said, the phone ban has been a major success at the school, and has helped kids focus in class and socialize at lunch. Foot traffic is moving more swiftly in hallways. …