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Do phone bans in schools work?

Do phone bans in schools work?

New evidence from one UK school suggests it does. A lot.

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Jamie Bartlett
Sep 27, 2024
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It’s the most pressing question schools face this year. To ban, or not to ban?

I’m talking about the smart phone, of course.  

Most schools already have some kind of phone restriction in place - obviously. I hope you didn’t think today’s students are slouched at the back, scrolling TikTok while poor Mr Humphries explains algebra equations on a chalk board…

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