Mobile phones: The new number one enemy of schools in Europe

Saturday, Sep 21, 2024

Mediapool

European countries debate banning student mobile phones, raising questions about confiscation policies.

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The confiscation of mobile phones banned for use during class time, whether decided at a regional level or left to individual school discretion, is a trend seen in some European countries at the start of the academic year. The topic of banning mobile devices in schools has been part of public debate in several nations recently, including Belgium, Greece, Netherlands, and France, with Bulgaria also being involved.

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