There is growing momentum behind the movement for smartphone-free schools, with parents, teachers, and pupils agreeing that phones have no place in educational settings. Teachers in Howard County have reported that student cell phone use is out of control and are calling on the school board to take action. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the mental health crisis among children, with social media being cited as a contributing factor. Politicians such as Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are being urged to support effective action.
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The panic over smartphones and social media isn't backed by compelling research—and could be making things worse for teens, Candice L. Odgers writes. https://t.co/LV2b7PK7xh
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"Our children are enduring a mental health crisis, and social media is fueling the fire and profiting from the epidemic." https://t.co/OHhB1tNvNO
NEW: Teachers say student cell phone use is out of control in Howard County, and they're calling on the school board to do something about it. https://t.co/mPsfmzUgkI https://t.co/p45szDuUOL
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American parents want their children to have phones in schools. But in the classroom phones are disruptive. What should schools do? https://t.co/VHqNfR3qrF 👇
There is huge momentum behind the movement for smartphone-free schools. 📵 Parents. 📵 Teachers. 📵 Pupils. All agree, phones have no place in schools. When will politicians make a commitment to support effective action? @RishiSunak? @Keir_Starmer? https://t.co/F8V1ao3ArH