Oregon teachers and students navigate cellphones, AI and more

Think Out Loud

Oregon teachers and students navigate cellphones, AI and more

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Published on Sep 4, 2025, 12:49:19 PM
Total time: 00:14:37

Episode Description

Class is now back in session for students across Oregon. Schools are navigating a new statewide ban on cellphones in the classroom, as well as the growing use of artificial intelligence among both students and educators. Meanwhile, aggressive federal immigration enforcement tactics have raised fears in some communities that schools could become hotspots for arrests.


Natalie Pate covers K-12 education for OPB. She joins us to talk about these issues and more.

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