Smartphone bans in schools gain momentum - and deliver real results

Smartphone bans in schools gain momentum - and deliver real results

More US schools are banning smartphones, boosting student focus, reducing bullying, and improving mental health and academic outcomes.
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Key topics:

  • Most US states now restrict student smartphone use during class.

  • Phone bans linked to better focus, fewer fights, and higher test scores.

  • Parents initially resisted but many schools saw positive behaviour changes.

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