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N.S. banned cellphones in classrooms 2 years ago. Here's how it's going

June 23, 2026

Nearly two years into it's province-wide ban on cellphones in Nova Scotia public schools, the province's education minister says it's helping to reduce distraction and improve learning. Some students are following the rules, while others need more convincing.



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