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Zaveyah Crowder | Opinion | February
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During a time when technology is on the rise and more prevalent among the youth, more kids are taking advantage of their personal devices during school hours. While many faculty members have expressed this frustration, people should continue to have the right to use the personal devices that can be a potential help to them.
The majority of the states have shared the widespread concern of students using their devices during school and, in turn, applied the new ban in various ways. For example, most southeastern states have completely banned all personal devices statewide, aside from Mississippi. Most western states have decided to either not enact the ban or encourage limited personal device usage as a state or district, excluding Utah, Oregon, and Nevada.
One person, Tava Grey Bull, expresses that she disagrees with the ban; however, she acknowledges that stricter rules should be implemented to prevent people from misusing their earbuds. “... Earbuds should be worn under supervision in class, not used in the halls, and freely in lounge areas without restrictions.”
The wireless earbuds within themselves are not a distraction, but they do have the potential to become one once they’re connected to a device. In relation to that, most people who disagree with the ban have said that they use their earbuds to limit the distractions around them. This, in turn, prevents peers from trying to engage in conversations with the headphone user, andsimultaneously prevents the user from eavesdropping or engaging with their peers as well. Ultimately, creating a productive environment for the student to focus on their tasks and learning.
“The headphone jacks in most of our iPads don’t work, so having wireless earbuds would be a good solution to that.” Says Grey Bull. She addresses that when it comes to broken features on school devices, sometimes students are expected to cover the expense when in all reality, they could be old and have been used for years. Some people can’t afford to pay the school to fix small issues like that.
There’s a common understanding that people may hide their wireless buds under their hair or hats which makes it difficult for administrators to know when students are using their devices during inappropriate times. A good solution to that would be stricter rules enforced in the school, instead of making it law to get rid of wireless earbuds completely.
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“I don’t agree with taking away the ability to wear something that was personally paid for because districts can’t enforce a stricter policy. And instead, making things law.” Says another student, Marley Kayser.
In summary, students have said that instead of banning wireless earbuds, they should be able to use the under heavier, stricter rules unless in areas where supervision isn’t needed. This in turn could help students better focus on their work by limiting outside distractions, and better support them in schooling.
About The Writer: Zaveyah Crowder, Reporter
About The Writer: Zaveyah Crowder, Reporter
Zaveyah Crowder is a new reporter of The 2025-2026 Courier staff and she enjoys writing creatively, giving coverage on important topics, and expressing herself through her different interests, including games, art, music, and sports. She hopes to spread awareness and build connections through The Courier to close out her junior year.
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