{"id":4084,"date":"2024-12-26T08:51:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T08:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawtondailynews.com\/?p=4084"},"modified":"2024-12-26T08:51:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T08:51:12","slug":"governor-kevin-stitts-oklahoma-phone-free-school-challenge-to-continue-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enidpost.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/governor-kevin-stitts-oklahoma-phone-free-school-challenge-to-continue-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Kevin Stitt\u2019s Oklahoma Phone-Free School Challenge to Continue in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\">\n<div class=\"h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-cclgq-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-cclgq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\">\n<article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-5\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"43699d8d-841b-4113-a499-b64b3dcac037\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Lawton, OK &#8211; Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced that his &#8220;Oklahoma Phone-Free School Challenge&#8221; will continue into 2025, despite ongoing debates among state lawmakers about the possibility of a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms. While some are pushing for a complete ban, Stitt remains cautious about implementing such mandates and says he is still evaluating the situation.<\/p>\n<p>The governor expressed confidence in the progress of his challenge, which encourages schools across the state to reduce cellphone use during class time in an effort to minimize distractions. Stitt visited several schools, including those in Jenks and Bixby, and believes the initiative has been successful in creating environments where students are less distracted and teachers can focus on instruction.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Fox 25, Stitt shared his optimism about the program\u2019s impact, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a classroom free from distractions. \u201cBell-to-bell no cell,\u201d Stitt said, referring to the challenge\u2019s goal of keeping cellphones out of sight during school hours. He added that students and teachers alike have reported positive outcomes since the challenge\u2019s implementation, including improved focus and reduced feelings of missing out (FOMO), which can often arise when students are constantly checking their phones.<\/p>\n<p>According to Stitt, feedback from students has been encouraging, with many saying they feel more engaged and able to concentrate when phones are not present. He also suggested that limiting cellphone use could help reduce bullying in schools, contributing to a healthier learning environment. \u201cWe think learning\u2019s going up. We think bullying goes down,\u201d Stitt said.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these positive reports, Stitt is hesitant to enforce a statewide mandate for schools. \u201cI hate mandates,\u201d he explained. \u201cThis is a local school district deal. I\u2019m trying to encourage the parents and the superintendents. Let\u2019s do the right thing.\u201d The governor believes that local school districts should be empowered to make decisions that best serve their students, rather than enforcing a one-size-fits-all policy.<\/p>\n<p>Stitt\u2019s approach encourages collaboration between parents, teachers, and school leaders to create solutions that prioritize education. He has called for Oklahoma to focus on becoming \u201ctop 10 in everything\u201d and views reducing classroom distractions as a step in that direction.<\/p>\n<p>However, the governor did leave open the possibility of further action if cellphone-related disruptions continue to be a significant issue. While he remains hopeful about the success of the challenge, Stitt stated that if the trend of classroom distractions persists, he would consider a statewide ban on cellphones in schools. 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