Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Ginny Whitelaw covers Zen Leadership and the science of resonance. Only two times in its history has Scientific American waded ...

Four out of five respondents to an online survey think New York state should ban phones in schools, as Gov. Kathy Hochul has suggested. Below is a sampling of their comments in favor of a phone ban.

Studies show that the use of cellphones by students in the classroom makes it harder for educators to maintain a distraction-free learning environment. Teachers across the U.S. face a daily struggle ...

CHICAGO, November 21, 2024 — Retail distraction materialized in discretionary spending the week before the U.S. presidential election and remained in the week ending November 9, 2024, resulting in two ...

Social disruptions, family stress and digital distractions are adversely affecting students’ concentration and learning, said renowned psychiatrist and Padma Shri awardee C.R. Chandrashekhar. He ...