Summary
Some schools in Kentucky have seen a big increase in students checking out library books because of a new rule that bans cellphones in class. At Jefferson County Public Schools, which is Kentucky's largest district, more students are reading books as they have less access to phones during school hours.
Key Facts
- Students in Kentucky are borrowing more library books since a cellphone ban started in schools.
- Jefferson County Public Schools, the largest district in Kentucky, noticed the change.
- Ballard High School saw a 67% increase in book checkouts in August compared to last year.
- Popular book genres among students include mysteries, thrillers, and horror stories.
- To support reading, librarians work with teachers to schedule regular library visits for students.
- Pleasure Ridge Park High School reported borrowing 1,200 books within the first 17 days of the school year.
- Butler High School saw double the number of students checking out books compared to last year.
