WPHS restricts cell phone use to enhance academic performance

West Point High School Assistant Principal Natasha Richey says they have a designated area for cell phones in classrooms to cut down on potential distractions for students.

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – For many, cell phones are important for various aspects of day-to-day life, but they can also be distracting. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom is urging schools to restrict cell phone use for students. The idea has gained supporters across the country. Governor Newsom argues that reduced cell phone use at school improves concentration, academic performance,…