This week, a bill to ban cellphones in schools moved halfway through the state Capitol after passing the House.

We hope this indicates a turnaround about the approach to public schools and respect that teachers deserve and need, the editorial states.

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill to ban cell phones in schools, allowing districts to create their own policies aimed at enhancing student focus.

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill to ban cell phones in schools, allowing districts to create their own policies aimed at enhancing student focus.