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Technology has transformed the way students communicate and learn, but it has also created new challenges for schools, families, and educators. Excessive cell phone use during the school day can contribute to distraction, reduced engagement, cyberbullying, and challenges in maintaining a focused learning environment.

If passed, the TEACH-MA Act would introduce a statewide program designed to recruit, certify and retain teachers committed to three years of service in Massachusetts public schools. Program fellows would be placed in high-need districts and hard-to-fill subject areas, and provided mentorship, a stipend, and the promise of a reduced-cost master’s degree upon completion.

We had a busy month between committee hearings, district events, and constituent cases, and that’s just how we want it. Keep reading to learn more about our month in the district and at the State House.

A potential statewide “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phones in schools could get devices out of the classroom by September.