Iowa high school bans cellphones and headphones to boost students’ mental health

Published May 30, 2024 11:20am ET



An Iowa high school announced it will prohibit the use of cellphones and music-listening devices during school hours for the 2024-2025 school year in an effort to boost studentsmental health.

Hoover High School officials made the change amid a rise in depression and anxiety from their Des Moines-area students, according to a report.

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