Do you support banning phones in schools? A new poll suggests 77% of adults are now in favor of a classroom ban
A recent Pew Research Center poll shows that 77% of adults now favor banning phones in classrooms, a rise from 36% two years earlier. Support for a comprehensive “bell‑to‑bell” device ban remains divided, with 48% in favor. Teachers and principals largely back classroom phone bans, citing potential benefits such as reduced suspensions.
- ▪The Pew poll found 77% of adults support a ban on phones in the classroom, up sharply from 36% in 2024.
- ▪Support for a full school‑wide device ban is split, with 48% of adults in favor according to the same survey.
- ▪A 2024 National Education Association survey reported 90% of teachers support classroom phone bans, while a 2025 RAND survey indicated 70% of principals believe bans have positive effects.
- ▪Research suggests phone bans may lower suspension rates, though evidence on academic performance is mixed.
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Phones Do you support banning phones in schools? A new poll suggests 77% of adults are now in favor of a classroom ban Features By Alex Whitelock Published 1 August 2026 TechRadar readers can vote and make their opinions known here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Jacob Krol/Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Banning phones in schools. Yay or nay? It's certainly a topic that's raised debate on both sides in recent years as more states look to enforce stricter rules.
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