Oklahoma teachers weigh in on student cellphone use in exclusive survey

A News On 6 survey of more than 500 eastern Oklahoma teachers found mixed views on how a new state law restricting student cellphone use will impact academics and mental health.

Tuesday, August 19th 2025, 6:48 am

By: Tatum Guinn

As more Oklahoma students head back to school, a new state law restricts cellphone use in class.

News On 6 sent surveys to elementary, middle school, and high school teachers in districts across eastern Oklahoma between July 31 and August 13 to gauge teacher opinion about student cellphone use and how it relates to academic performance and mental health.

543 responded.

The survey has a margin of error of +/-4.2 percentage points.

Results are below:

Tatum Guinn is an award-winning journalist who joined News On 6 in 2022. She co-anchors News On 6 at Noon and reports weekday mornings. Driven by her passion for keeping Oklahomans safe, informed, and entertained, Tatum has become an award-winning journalist. Her dedication to excellence in reporting has earned her two regional Edward R. Murrow awards, highlighting her commitment to delivering impactful and engaging news.