January 22, 2026
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Guilford Vol. XXIX Iss. 4
School Cell Phone Ban to Start in Fall By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
All Guilford Public School students will be barred from using their personal mobile devices during school hours starting Sept. 1, 2026, following the approval of a new policy by the Guilford Board of Education. The board last month updated its Student
Cell Phone and Personal Technology policy to implement a “bell-to-bell” ban on the use of cell phones in its schools from the start to the end of the school day, and even extending to time devoted to extracurricular activities. The new policy is the culmination of discussions and research by the school district, according to Superintendent Paul Freeman. Education leaders “wanted to be really
thoughtful about making a decision that was going to be such a significant change to students and families,” he said. Research informing the new policy was led by the school district’s Technology Education Advisory Group, or TEAG, a committee consisting of Freeman and other district See School Cell Phone Ban page 6
Justin Brownell will speak in Branford on Jan. 27 about overcoming a traumatic injury........2
Crafting Sterling Lois Delise textures sterling silver links for a necklace during a metalsmithing class taught by Linda Edwards at the Guilford Art Center on Jan. 20. For information on art center offerings, visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Courier
Wesley Tandler of Guilford named to the all-state football team............11
Samantha Hunt, 10, raises more than $7,000 in an Arthritis Foundation fundraiser..................12
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