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A new study from the University of Washington found that teenage students are using their smart phones for large swaths of time at school.

Researchers collected smartphone data from hundreds of students from across the nation. They found that on average students were using their phones for more than an hour. largely to access social media.

Host Intro: A new study from the University of Washington finds that teenagers use their cell phones for more than an hour while at school.

This report builds on other research that has raised concerns over how smart phones affect student’s educational development. KNKX reporter Mitch Borden has more.

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Optional Host Tag: Many school districts in Washington state have cellphone restrictions in place, but there’s no statewide law.

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