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‘Adolescence’ will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm

Starmer’s office said he backed an initiative by Netflix to stream the drama series for free to secondary schools across the country, so that as many teens as possible can watch it.

When a Smartwatch Disrupts Second Grade

Why phone-free schools must also be smartwatch-free

‘I want him to be prepared’: why parents are teaching their gen Alpha kids to use AI

As AI grows increasingly prevalent, some are showing their children tools from ChatGPT to Dall-E to learn and bond

Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs

Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone

Should Kids Have Their Phones in School?

Time for Kids have interviewed four of their young readers discussing if they think students should have their phones in schools.

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The schools where smartphones won’t be allowed

A London borough is making moves to ban smartphones from its schools.

Flaws in a Recent Lancet Study on Phone Use in Schools

Five problems that call into question the authors’ conclusion that phone restrictions don’t improve mental health or academic performance

Guidelines on screen use to be rolled out in Singapore schools

"We've reached a critical point. We have enough evidence that prompts us to want to do something than to wait for more evidence to come up," says the Ministry of Health.

Screens Have Taken Over Classrooms. Even Students Have Had Enough.

Educators question whether the rapid shift toward more technology has benefited learning

‘Kids will interact more’: Brazil bans smartphones at school

The move will impact students at primary and high schools across the South American nation starting in February.

Arizona School’s Curriculum Will Be Taught by AI, No Teachers

The state's charter school board approved an application on Monday from Unbound Academy to open a school with a two-hour per day academic curriculum set by AI.

Swiped: The school that banned smartphones

If you have a school-aged child, this is a must watch.

What to Know About the Rise of Smartwatches Among Kids

Many school policies pertain only to phones, creating a loophole for smartwatches and other connected devices.

Judge Rules in Favour of School That Gave Student a Bad Grade for Using AI

The student was accused of copying blocks of text from Grammarly's AI to complete an assignment.

Girl without smartphone unable to join in lesson

'School should be about education, not smartphones'

Parents of Hingham student sue school district after son disciplined for using AI on school project

The case highlights the debate about the use of artificial intelligence in educational settings.

‘Parents know they are not alone’: UK pact to withhold smartphones until 14 gathers pace

Signatories to online pledge say it offers support in family reckonings over phone usage.

Sheffield secondary bans all phones, headphones and smart watches for pupils

A Sheffield secondary school has banned all mobile phones and smart devices for pupils.

5 Custom ChatGPTs For Innovative Parents

Here are five GPTs that can revolutionise how you assist your child's education.

Greece announces new rules banning mobile phones in schools from September

Prime Minister Mitsotakis unveiled the “Cellphone in the School Bag” initiative.
Keep up to date on how schools are dealing with phones and technology.