

As parents and lawmakers worry about the impact of smartphones and social media on young users, many teens acknowledge that they spend “too much” time on their devices.
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HONOLULU (Island News) — The Hawaii State Department of Education is looking to students, staff and family members for input on cell phone use in schools.
The survey results will be used to shape cell phone policies in the classroom. The DOE’s Cell Phone Use Survey comes to an end on Monday, May 5.

The education department is asking participants to share how students’ cell phones impact their school experience and if cell phone policies actually work. It hopes to develop safe and effective cell phone policies to support keiki’s education and well-being.
To participate in the survey, head to

Parents can soon sign up their keiki for after-school programs with the Hawaii Department of Education on Monday, April 14.