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Dryden school superintendent touts success of smart device ban

4 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local

Dryden school superintendent touts success of smart device ban

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DRYDEN, NY (607NewsNow) — Another school year is coming to a close. 

Dryden Central School District Superintendent Josh Bacigalupi says implementing the state-mandated Bell to Bell ban on smart devices was a success story. 

Recently on 607 This Morning on WHCU, Bacigalupi shared some anecdotal evidence.

Gov. Hochul’s Bell to Bell ban was adopted before the start of the current school year.  

FULL INTERVIEW: Dryden Central School District Superintendent Josh Bacigalupi on 607 This Morning

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