Texas Banned Student Cellphones. Then Teachers Had a Question: What About Us?
A Texas educator has sparked a debate over whether adults should think about the example they’re setting when it comes to their phones. Under a law that took effect in 2025, Texas public school districts and charter schools are required to prohibit students from using personal communication devices during the school day. Districts get to decide how to enforce the rule, including whether students must keep their phones secured. The law does not prohibit phone use by teachers. The goal is straightforward: Keep students off their phones so they can focus on their studies. But the new rule has also raised a question that isn’t answered by the law: What should students learn from the adults who are asking them to put their phones away? That was the question Erica Young, a Texas educator, posed in a TikTok that quickly drew thousands of responses. “They’re watching us,” Young tells TODAY.com?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube. “Do as I say, not as I do” is not a lesson she wants students to take away from the classroom, she says. See more at the link in bio. 🎥: Teacher Safe Space / TikTok » Subscribe to TODAY: https://www.youtube.com/@TODAY TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: https://www.today.com/ Find TODAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/today Follow TODAY on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TODAYshow Follow TODAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayshow/ » Stream TODAY All Day: https://www.today.com/allday About: TODAY All Day is a 24/7 streaming channel bringing you the top stories in news and pop culture, celebrity interviews, cooking, and more. All in one place. #teaching #texas #news