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The UK moves another step closer to banning phones in schools
The United Kingdom has announced new guidelines for schools to implement phone bans. They range from no phones allowed on school property to keeping devices off in bags.
Mobile phone ownership has become standard for people of most ages, and, while there's a convenience argument, experts and regulators alike have expressed concerns about children's well-being and distraction while learning. "This is about achieving clarity and consistency in practice, backing headteachers and leaders and giving staff confidence to act," Gillian Keegan, the UK's secretary of state for education, said in a release. By prohibiting mobile phones, schools can create safe and calm environments free from distraction so all pupils can receive the education they deserve."
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