[vundercind]

A fair number of parents throw a HUGE fit over phone confiscation, no matter how it’s communicated. And count of parents concerned by a policy doesn’t always determine whose voices are heard in school districts—free time is a factor. These sorts always seem to have lots of free time…

[wara23arish]

I might be ignorant about this but why would it be up to the parents ?

Isn’t it up to the school to ultimately decide?

[boringg]

Squeaky wheel gets the grease. Parents who get nasty enough eventually break down the level of caring by the administrators… it weight of cost of pursuing an action. Not dissimilar to working the refs.

[wara23arish]

I see, I remember that being a similar situation in my school. But in my experience it was good enough for 90% of the kids to stop using their phones. Cause most ppl’s parents were too busy working or sided with the school at the time

[MichaelZuo]

Presumably the school administrators would only implement such a policy after they know the supermajority of parents are on their side.

[vundercind]

Parents can make things very unpleasant for administrators. Which means they can make things very unpleasant for teachers.

Plus, they (among others) vote for the school board, and may run for school board.