LEWISTON — A Lewiston school is banning cellphones over concerns about social media addiction and bullying. The Sun Journal reports Lewiston Middle School will roll out an online app for students, parents and teachers to report bullying. School district officials also are working on a social media guide for parents and staff. Two middle school students died last school year.
Lewiston School To Ban Cellphones Over Bullying Concerns
Associated Press, Portland Press Herald
Wed, 08/30/2017 - 5:20am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Maine Cumberland County Portland
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