About this episode
This week, we're covering some hot topics making headlines, including the recent unfreezing of billions in education funds, new disability policies being considered in Louisiana that involve cameras in classrooms, and the rise of AI-powered instruction in a Texas private school.
Beyond the news, our main topic is a deep dive into how states and schools are currently handling cell phone bans. We'll explore different approaches, from school-by-school discretion to bell-to-bell bans and even complete prohibitions on possession. We'll discuss the implications of these policies and what they mean for students and educators in the digital age.
News articles discussed:
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/07/25/trump-administration-unfreezes-billions-in-education-funds-for-schools/
https://www.nola.com/news/education/la-schools-must-update-disability-policies-under-new-law/article_2951749d-d2ce-47d1-ae45-81b8d48237f9.html
https://www.foxnews.com/us/ai-running-classroom-texas-school-students-say-its-awesome
https://malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=231
00:00:00-Intro
00:11:23-Controversial LA Law
00:16:43-Texas AI School
00:18:30-State Cell Phone Bans
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