Category Archives: School

Across Europe, schools are increasingly moving to restrict mobile phone use, and Spain is no exception. With students using smartphones more than ever, many educators and parents are expressing concerns about the impact on attention spans, social skills, and the classroom environment. In response, the Spanish government and various regional authorities are implementing mobile phone […]

In response to growing concerns about cyberbullying and distractions, Belgium’s French-speaking regions have instituted a ban on mobile phones in schools. This move aims to enhance focus, promote face-to-face interactions, and protect student mental health. While primary and secondary schools must comply, the decentralized Flanders region allows individual schools to set their own rules. Exceptions exist for educational uses […]

Slovakia’s recent ban on mobile phones in primary schools aims to improve student focus, educational outcomes, and mental well-being. This decision is influenced by evidence linking mobile phone use to reduced academic performance and impaired concentration. The ban seeks to address parental concerns about cyberbullying while fostering a balanced approach to technology use. Schools face significant enforcement challenges, requiring robust monitoring and […]

The Cyprus government is considering banning mobile phones in schools to combat classroom distractions and declining educational outcomes. Aligning with Unesco’s recommendations, proponents such as the OELMEK Teachers’ Union argue that the ban would enhance focus and reduce cyberbullying, mirroring successful bans in countries like France and Australia. However, opponents, including the Commissioner for Children’s Rights, emphasize the importance of digital literacy and […]

Greece has implemented a thorough ban on cell phone use in classrooms to mitigate distractions and foster a focused learning environment. As part of this initiative, Greece bans cell phone use during lessons, requiring students to keep their phones in bags, though exceptions exist for health reasons. The policy entails immediate one-day suspensions for violators, with […]

Explore Hungary’s new law to restrict phone usage in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and improve student performance and well-being.

Keeping smartphones in German schools sparks debate over academic impact and social development, with diverse regional policies adding complexity to the issue. Explore the strategies here.

Navigating the mobile phone ban in UK schools sparks debate over student focus and technology’s role in education; what are the potential consequences?

Growing concerns over students’ mental health and focus have led to a proposed smartphone ban in Irish schools—can this policy revolutionize education and well-being?

Get the inside scoop on Italy’s bold move to ban smartphones in classrooms and its impact on education worldwide. Find out more.