Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder are urging schools to limit students’ use of cellphones during class, Casper Star Tribune reports.
In a joint letter released Thursday, they called on school districts across the state to implement and enforce policies that regulate cellphone use during instructional time.
While the letter recognizes that phones can have educational benefits, it also highlights concerns that unregulated cellphone use in classrooms can contribute to lower academic performance and negatively affect students’ mental health.
Governor Gordon expressed optimism, noting that many schools have already introduced policies addressing this issue.
“It has been encouraging to see educators taking steps to improve the learning environment by regulating cellphone use,” he said.
Governor referred to his statewide visits focused on mental health.
For schools that already have such policies, the governor and superintendent emphasized the importance of strict enforcement to maintain a positive and focused learning atmosphere.
