Summary
A mom in New York hides a prepaid phone in her children's school bags to ensure they can contact her during emergencies, defying the school's cell phone ban. She criticizes the current rules, suggesting an alternative method that allows students to access their phones in emergencies without having them during class. The issue arises amid concerns for student safety, including school shootings and other violent incidents.
Key Facts
- A New York mom, Angel Ericson-Katerle, defies a school phone ban by hiding a prepaid phone in her kids' school bags.
- She uses the hidden phone to ensure her children can contact her during emergencies.
- The video of her strategy has been viewed 3.7 million times on TikTok.
- Ericson-Katerle suggests an alternative solution where phones are stored in classroom pouches but accessible during emergencies.
- Under current rules, students must leave phones in their lockers.
- A 2024 survey found that parents want children to have phones for emergency communication at school.
- Ericson-Katerle highlights concern over school safety, citing statistics on school shootings.
- She advocates for increased security in schools, suggesting more police presence.
