Is Midtown’s new PED policy helpful or harmful?

Although PEDs present a significant opportunity for improvement and innovation in the classroom, Midtown’s new policy on electronic devices is taking a step in the wrong direction. PEDs are an ever-present part of life for students at Midtown as they serve as a social outlet and educational tool. However, the decision to ban all PEDs and threaten students with detention or suspension for having them penalizes student behavior and violates personal responsibility. On top of this, not having access to …