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Cheatham County school board to consider new digital device policy for K-5 students
By Jules Marcantonio at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Cheatham County Board of Education is set to discuss a new policy next week that would affect some students’ access to phones. The policy would restrict digital device use for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The policy would also ban elementary stude...
Key takeaway The proposed policy says in-person, teacher-led instruction should be the primary mode of instruction for K-5 students.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The proposed digital device policy for Cheatham County's K-5 students has implications for the broader conversation about technology in Nashville -area schools. As the Cheatham County Board of Education weighs the benefits of restricting digital device use, they will likely consider the potential impact on student outcomes and teacher workload. The policy's emphasis on in-person, teacher-led instruction may also spark discussion about the role of technology in elementary education and how to balance screen time with traditional teaching methods. With the Director of Schools tasked with advising staff on appropriate technology use, the policy's success will depend on effective implementation and communication with parents and guardians. As the school board moves forward with the policy, it will be worth watching how other local districts respond to similar concerns about digital device use and social media access in the classroom.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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