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Do any countries ban smartphones at school? Could the U.S. ban phones at school?
The UK is the latest country to ban smartphones at school.
Did you know there are other countries that have already banned cell phones at school?
France, Finland, China, Italy and Portugal have already decided mobile phones are disruptive and not conducive to learning at school.
Could the U.S. be next?
Teacher’s union says social media apps need to be reined in
The American Federation of Teachers, along with other organizations, issued a report warning that tech companies should increase safety and privacy for kids using social media.
Take Action: Write a letter to your school board or school administrators on banning cell phones at school
Now is a great time to ask your child’s school to change their policy on cell phones. Here is a template you can use to start a conversation on banning social media and/or cell phones at school to protect kids from the harms online during school hours.
Massachusetts considers banning cell phones at school
The state of Massachusetts is talking about banning cell phones at school.
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has started discussing options to help kids learn at school by taking away the distraction of cell phones. And they’re funding the idea!