The district says the policy is intended to increase academic performance while improving mental health and learning environments. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/education/st-paul-schools-districtwide-cell-phone-ban/89-47888bb0-e252-4745-8d33-ab5d6dcc6366 Welcome to the KARE 11 News YouTube channel. Subscribe to our channel for compelling and dramatic storytelling, award-winning investigations, breaking news and information you can use. Text your photos, videos and news tips to 763-797-7215. » Subscribe to KARE 11 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KARE11?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch more KARE 11 video: https://www.youtube.com/@kare11/videos » Visit KARE11.com: http://www.kare11.com/ » Download our app! https://www.kare11.com/app » Get KARE 11+ for Roku & Fire TV: https://www.kare11.com/roku » Find KARE 11 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KARE11/ » Follow KARE 11 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kare11 » Follow KARE 11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kare11/