Friday, September 5, 2025

The Case for Banning Cellphones in Classrooms

Schools should banish smartphones from the classroom
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/09/03/schools-should-banish-smartphones-from-the-classroom
Grades will rise—and pupils will be happier.
 
Banning smartphones in classrooms helps students
https://www.economist.com/united-states/2025/09/04/banning-smartphones-in-classrooms-helps-students
The first large-scale randomized control study yields a ringing endorsement.