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A growing number of schools in the United States are implementing measures to restrict cellphone use in classrooms. Many educators and policymakers are concerned about the distractions caused by phones and the potential negative impact on students' mental health. Some states have proposed or enacted laws to limit cellphone use in schools, while others are considering pilot programs to test the effectiveness of cellphone restrictions. However, there is pushback from parents who want to maintain communication with their children and believe that teenagers should learn to use phones responsibly. Vendors are also emerging to provide solutions for schools, such as pouches that lock up phones. Overall, opinions on cellphone restrictions in schools vary, with some students and educators supporting the measures and others feeling that they are ineffective. [Extracted from the article]

Cursive handwriting is making a comeback in schools across the United States, more than a decade after it was largely abandoned due to the Common Core curriculum. California and New Hampshire have passed laws mandating cursive instruction, and other states are considering similar measures. Proponents argue that learning cursive helps students read historical documents, strengthens fine motor skills, aids comprehension for those with dyslexia, and can authenticate student work. However, critics question the relevance of cursive in the digital age and argue that typing is a more useful skill. [Extracted from the article]