Movement to Ban Cell Phones in Classrooms
By Gerald D'AmbraGovernor Phil Murphy visited Woodbury Junior-Senior High School in Gloucester County to spotlight a growing movement: banning cellphones in classrooms. The Governor announced a $3 million budget proposal to support school districts adopting similar policies, joined by Assemblymembers Rosaura ‘Rosy’ Bagolie and Cody Miller, who are sponsoring legislation to guide schools in creating cellphone restrictions. The visit showcased Woodbury’s use of Yondr pouches, locking students’ phones from bell to bell, a policy teachers and students alike say is transforming the classroom experience. Assemblywoman Rosy Bagolie spoke to Ken about the legislation she is sponsoring.
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Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.
Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.
Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.