Classroom phone bans are expanding to 31 states and Washington, D.C., with early reports of higher engagement and equity. Still, students and parents worry about access and uneven enforcement.

Date &amp; Time: Thursday, October 2nd at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, Jess Gartner will share her story as a burnt out and frustrated teacher that led to her current passion for helping educators manage resource and funding planning. Learn how to not only build, track, and manage budgets that align with district priorities, but shift the thinking about resource planning from dollars saved to student success.

We can teach students to treat AI as a springboard rather than a shortcut—one they can question, challenge and build on with original thinking.

Released time religious instruction is growing, with at least 12 states requiring districts to excuse students for off-campus, faith-based classes if parents request it. Supporters say it expands choice, while critics warn it blurs the line between church and state.