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Technology in Schools

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This page collects the 8 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Technology in Schools”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Education, Student Well Being, and Public Policy.

Active Bills

State BillWEST VIRGINIAJan 29, 2026West Virginia Bill Prohibits Electronic Devices for Learning in Classrooms for Third Grade and BelowWest Virginia introduces legislation to prohibit the use of individual electronic devices such as laptops, computers, and tablets for learning and testing in all classrooms for students in grade three

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  1. Wed, Oct 281 item
    1. Pinellas MycroSchool closes abruptly, displacing students earlyPinellas MycroSchool abruptly shut down operations effective immediately on a Monday rather than its planned Oct. 31 closing date, forcing the school district to rapidly relocate approximately 80 alteHillsborough County
  2. Fri, Aug 141 item
    1. Do Cellphone Bans in Schools Actually Help Students?A recent study suggests that banning cellphones in classrooms may not improve student test scores or attendance as many had hoped. Researchers also noted that these restrictions could have unintended Manatee County2 reports
  3. Tue, Aug 41 item
    1. Researchers identify cognitive benefits of handwriting for youth developmentResearchers suggest that handwriting remains a critical skill for cognitive development, aiding in information retention and vocabulary growth compared to typing. While digital tools offer organizatioMiami-Dade County

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Key Actors

  1. 01Alpha Schoolorganization1 mentions
  2. 02Florida State Universityorganization1 mentions
  3. 03Pinellas Countylocation1 mentions
  4. 04WWSBorganization1 mentions
  5. 05Suncoast Vieworganization1 mentions
  6. 06Pinellas MycroSchoolorganization1 mentions
  7. 07Sarasota Countylocation1 mentions
  8. 08Sarasotaplace1 mentions
  9. 09Hernando Countylocation1 mentions
  10. 10WWSBorganization1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsWest Virginia Bill Prohibits Electronic Devices for Learning in Classrooms for Third Grade and Below
  • Topic to orgsAlpha School, Florida State University, WWSB (+3 more)
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  1. Oct 28, 2026NewsPinellas MycroSchool closes abruptly, displacing students early
  2. Aug 14, 2026NewsDo Cellphone Bans in Schools Actually Help Students?
  3. Aug 14, 2026NewsDo Cellphone Bans in Schools Actually Help Students?
  4. Aug 4, 2026NewsResearchers identify cognitive benefits of handwriting for youth development
  5. Jan 29, 2026State BillWest Virginia Bill Prohibits Electronic Devices for Learning in Classrooms for Third Grade and Below
  6. Apr 22, 2025school board meetingBroward County School Board Workshop: April 22, 2025

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