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This week, we're covering some hot topics making headlines, including the recent unfreezing of billions in education funds, new disability policies being considered in Louisiana that involve cameras in classrooms, and the rise of AI-powered instruction in a Texas private school.

Beyond the news, our main topic is a deep dive into how states and schools are currently handling cell phone bans. We'll explore different approaches, from school-by-school discretion to bell-to-bell bans and even complete prohibitions on possession. We'll discuss the implications of these policies and what they mean for students and educators in the digital age.

News articles discussed:

https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/07/25/trump-administration-unfreezes-billions-in-education-funds-for-schools/

https://www.nola.com/news/education/la-schools-must-update-disability-policies-under-new-law/article_2951749d-d2ce-47d1-ae45-81b8d48237f9.html

https://www.foxnews.com/us/ai-running-classroom-texas-school-students-say-its-awesome

https://malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=231

00:00:00-Intro

00:11:23-Controversial LA Law

00:16:43-Texas AI School

00:18:30-State Cell Phone Bans

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