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Migrants Crossing the Darién Gap Find Success on Social Media

TikTok, Facebook and YouTube are transforming global migration, becoming tools of migrants and smugglers alike.

December 20, 2023

Banning Phones in School Is Hard. But It’s the Right Thing to Do.

It’s not kids with the cellphone problem, it’s parents.

November 9, 2023

Do School Smartphone Bans Work?

Proponents say no-phone rules reduce student distractions and bullying. Critics say the bans could hinder student self-direction and critical thinking.

October 31, 2023

This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.

Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones.

October 31, 2023

Maui Sent an Evacuation Alert. Why Did So Few People Get It?

The Hawaii wildfire offered insights into the promises and shortcomings of a wireless alert system that relies on cellphones for emergency warnings.

September 3, 2023

Tag: Cellular Telephones

Migrants Crossing the Darién Gap Find Success on Social Media

Banning Phones in School Is Hard. But It’s the Right Thing to Do.

Do School Smartphone Bans Work?

This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.

Maui Sent an Evacuation Alert. Why Did So Few People Get It?