Sam Enlund
Social Media/Graphic/Sports Editor
With the introduction of new technology to the classroom, schools have had to adapt their phone policies. Both Webster Groves High School and Kirkwood High School are enforcing stricter rules around phones.
Currently, Kirkwood’s phone policy allows students to use electronics between classes, in class with teacher approval, during independent period and lunch.
However, the school is receiving push back from parents, wanting a stricter policy implemented.
In an article about the topic, the Webster-Kirkwood Times wrote, “A group of concerned citizens on Aug. 12, delivered a memo to Kirkwood School District superintendent David Ulrich urging the district to review existing research and solicit input from stakeholders to develop and implement more thorough cell phone policies.”
The Webster-Kirkwood Times interviewed Micheal Kleckner, a parent who said, “We don’t know what the answer is, whether it’s a full ban or just more enforcement, but there are a lot of smart people in the district,” Kleckner continued.
“Look at the research, study it, talk to counselors, teachers and pediatricians, and then be very diligent about crafting a new policy and enforcing it.”
On the other hand, Webster has opted for a stricter approach with the new “Bell to Bell No Cell” policy put in place earlier this year.
Hanging in every classroom is a sign with storage rules asking students to place their phone in the designated phone caddy during class time.
About the issue, principal Matt Irvin explained that the change in policy came from, “observing classes, speaking with staff and students as well as emerging research.”
Irvin added, “We want our practices to reflect the needs around learning for students. We have demonstrated the willingness to adjust as needed when circumstances dictated we should do so.”
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Sam Enlund-Social Media/Sports Editor This will be Sam Enlund’s first year on ECHO staff. She also made several contributions while taking journalism class her freshman year. |
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