Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Globe Staff
Publication Date: August 20, 2025 - 14:10
Have cellphone bans been effective in schools? Share your thoughts
August 20, 2025
Last fall, governments across Canada enacted policies that restricted phone use in the classroom – with rules varying for elementary schools and high schools. The increased use of cellphones and social media by students has been a source of concern for policy makers, educators and parents. The devices and platforms have been blamed for incidents of cyberbullying, disrupted sleep patterns and the inability of young people to focus.
Cellphone bans in schools seem to be working, but some wonder how long that will last
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