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The National Party wants a blanket ban on cellphones in school. But international research suggests improving student engagement is complex, and such a policy might even be counterproductive.
Academic performance improves when schools ban smartphones, research shows.
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The 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report proposed restrictions on the use of technology in the classroom.
Six died as a tornado tore through an Amazon fulfillment center in Edwardsville, Illinois.
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The deaths of six Amazon employees at a factory hit by a tornado raises concerns over prohibitions on cellphones for workers.
Cellphones carry certain risks for elementary school students.
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While many parents believe equipping their young child with a cellphone is a matter of safety, research shows the practice comes with certain risks.
There’s no escape…
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Should certain places, such as national parks and wilderness areas, be off-limits to cellphones and Wi-Fi?
Small device, but very demanding.
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As summer vacations approach, it’s worth recalling the value of disconnecting and perils of multitasking in our digitally distracted lifestyles.
What should be school policy when it comes to mobile phones?
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Researchers have found that allowing use of mobile phones in schools harms low-achieving and low-income students the most.