Colorado districts prepare for school year amid mental health cuts. But will less cellphone distractions help?

As Colorado school districts gear up for a new academic year, they face significant challenges due to budget cuts that have slashed funding for mental health services, which previously provided crucial support for students. Amid these financial strains, educators are exploring whether reducing cellphone distractions in classrooms might help mitigate some of the mental health issues students face. The implications of these changes could reshape how schools address student well-being, highlighting the ongoing tension between modern distractions and traditional educational priorities.