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    Swiped: The school that banned smartphones

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

    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.

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    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.

    One of England’s biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use

    One of England's largest school academy trusts is set to ban phones during the school day.

    ‘Digital pause’: France pilots school mobile phone ban

    The government is keen to regulate the use of screens in schools.

    How Cell Phones Have Made School Even Harder

    Observations from a public school teacher.

    Your children’s smartphones aren’t making them smarter

    Schools are heading back and many are not allowing phones in classes.

    5 Actions to Reduce Smartphones in School

    If your school is dragging its feet on a full ban, here's what concerned teachers, administrators, and parents can do.

    Schools Are Competing With Cellphones. Here’s How They Think They Could Win

    “To get students engaged now, you have to be very, very creative.”

    Which states ban or restrict cellphones in schools?

    Latest list of states banning or restricting cell phone usage in schools.

    AT&T launches smartwatch for kids to stay in touch with parents

    AT&T launches watch with tracking for parents that don't want their children having a smart phone.

    Phased introductions to smartphones will help kids more than bans

    A smarter way forward would be to give children access, even from a young age, but in a controlled and considered manner.

    Mobile phones set to be banned across all second-level schools under new Government plans

    Time to establish a "culture of non-acceptance" of mobile phones in schools.
    Keep up to date on how schools are dealing with phones and technology.