school phone ban

A groundbreaking study from the University of Birmingham has found that banning mobile phones in schools does not lead to improved academic performance or better mental health outcomes among students. The research, which compared 1,227 students across 30 different secondary schools, challenges common assumptions about restrictive phone policies in educational settings. The peer-reviewed study revealed … Read more

The Irish government’s decision to spend €9 million on locking away students’ phones during school hours has sparked outrage among teachers. The funding, announced in the recent Budget, aims to create “smartphone-free” secondary schools across the country. According to The Journal, schools will have the option to buy magnetic pouches or electronic lockers to store … Read more