Ban phones in schools

sunnyjim on November 13, 2025 at 9:53 pm

Idea: Ban phones in schools

Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-04-faculty-expe...

Banning phones in schools is a good first step, but schools need to do more to improve student engagement.

Faculty experts debate the benefits of banning cell phones in schools

The number of school districts considering banning cell phones during the school day is on the rise nationwide.

Tomwright on November 13, 2025 at 8:26 pm

Idea: Ban phones in schools

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb...

Denmark has a nationwide ban on the use of phones in schools. Other countries should follow suit.

Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs

Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone

katyking on November 13, 2025 at 4:41 pm

Idea: Ban phones in schools

Link: https://www.edweek.org/technology/which-st...

So have most U.S. states.

Which States Ban or Restrict Cellphones in Schools?

See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools.

ChrisP on November 13, 2025 at 3:04 pm

Idea: Ban phones in schools

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025...

They are banned in most schools in the UK

More than 90% of schools in England ban mobile phone use, survey shows

Head of National Education Union calls for statutory ban on phones in schools and social media ban for under-16s

RudeJude on November 13, 2025 at 12:47 pm

Idea: Ban phones in schools

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JweRXHDa9g...

If students can behave like this because of phones, they don’t deserve to have them in schools.

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