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CDU Proposes Statewide Cell Phone Ban in Baden-Württemberg Classrooms
CDU leader Manuel Hagel advocates for a complete cell phone ban in Baden-Württemberg schools during class, exceeding the Kultusministerium's proposed reform, citing focus and concentration issues, while the Green party counters with concerns about varied school needs.
CDU Proposes Statewide Cell Phone Ban in Baden-Württemberg Classrooms
CDU leader Manuel Hagel advocates for a complete cell phone ban in Baden-Württemberg schools during class, exceeding the Kultusministerium's proposed reform, citing focus and concentration issues, while the Green party counters with concerns about varied school needs.
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44% Bias Score
Portugal Bans Smartphones in Schools to Improve Learning and Socialization
Portugal banned smartphones in primary schools and some middle schools starting in 2025, based on a trial showing improved school environment and decreased bullying; exceptions apply for students with learning or health needs, and for phones used solely for family contact.
Portugal Bans Smartphones in Schools to Improve Learning and Socialization
Portugal banned smartphones in primary schools and some middle schools starting in 2025, based on a trial showing improved school environment and decreased bullying; exceptions apply for students with learning or health needs, and for phones used solely for family contact.
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36% Bias Score
German High School's Smartphone Ban Shows Early Success
Dalton High School in Alsdorf, Germany, implemented a daily smartphone ban, resulting in minimal violations and increased student interaction on its first day; the initiative is part of a growing trend across Europe to mitigate the negative impact of excessive screen time on student learning and wel...
German High School's Smartphone Ban Shows Early Success
Dalton High School in Alsdorf, Germany, implemented a daily smartphone ban, resulting in minimal violations and increased student interaction on its first day; the initiative is part of a growing trend across Europe to mitigate the negative impact of excessive screen time on student learning and wel...
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48% Bias Score
Smartphone Ban in Schools: Germany Lags Behind European Trend
Studies show that banning smartphones in schools improves academic performance and well-being; Germany lags behind other European countries like the UK, France, and Luxembourg who have or are implementing bans, highlighting the need for a broader societal shift in approach to technology.
Smartphone Ban in Schools: Germany Lags Behind European Trend
Studies show that banning smartphones in schools improves academic performance and well-being; Germany lags behind other European countries like the UK, France, and Luxembourg who have or are implementing bans, highlighting the need for a broader societal shift in approach to technology.
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52% Bias Score
Conservative Party Proposes Nationwide Smartphone Ban in UK Schools
The Conservative party in the UK is proposing a ban on smartphones in schools during school hours, mandating a policy in all schools from the start to the end of the school day, while the Labour government has not indicated plans to legislate.
Conservative Party Proposes Nationwide Smartphone Ban in UK Schools
The Conservative party in the UK is proposing a ban on smartphones in schools during school hours, mandating a policy in all schools from the start to the end of the school day, while the Labour government has not indicated plans to legislate.
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40% Bias Score
Haidt Predicts Widespread Smartphone Bans in US Schools by Next Fall
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt predicts that most U.S. schools will ban smartphones by next September due to their negative impact on student well-being, following a growing movement among parents and educators and several school districts already implementing bans.
Haidt Predicts Widespread Smartphone Bans in US Schools by Next Fall
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt predicts that most U.S. schools will ban smartphones by next September due to their negative impact on student well-being, following a growing movement among parents and educators and several school districts already implementing bans.
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56% Bias Score
South Korea Bans Smartphones in Schools
South Korea's new law, effective March 2026, bans student smartphone use during school hours to combat addiction and improve academic performance; the bill passed 115-48, reflecting concerns about the negative effects of excessive phone use on learning and well-being, despite some criticism.
South Korea Bans Smartphones in Schools
South Korea's new law, effective March 2026, bans student smartphone use during school hours to combat addiction and improve academic performance; the bill passed 115-48, reflecting concerns about the negative effects of excessive phone use on learning and well-being, despite some criticism.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Considers Expanding School Smartphone Ban
The Dutch Parliament is considering expanding the existing ban on smartphones in classrooms to include breaks and schoolyards to reduce disruptions and improve student focus, based on a D66 proposal and feedback from teachers.
Dutch Parliament Considers Expanding School Smartphone Ban
The Dutch Parliament is considering expanding the existing ban on smartphones in classrooms to include breaks and schoolyards to reduce disruptions and improve student focus, based on a D66 proposal and feedback from teachers.
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52% Bias Score
100,000 Parents Pledge to Delay Children's Smartphone Use Until Age 14
A UK campaign urging parents to delay their children's smartphone use until age 14 has garnered 100,000 signatures in six months, reflecting concerns about tech's impact on children's well-being and a lack of adequate regulation, with significant support from schools and celebrities.
100,000 Parents Pledge to Delay Children's Smartphone Use Until Age 14
A UK campaign urging parents to delay their children's smartphone use until age 14 has garnered 100,000 signatures in six months, reflecting concerns about tech's impact on children's well-being and a lack of adequate regulation, with significant support from schools and celebrities.
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56% Bias Score
Brazil Bans Smartphones in Schools to Boost Student Well-being
Brazil's new law restricts smartphone use in schools nationwide, impacting public and private institutions to improve student focus and well-being, following similar trends globally and mirroring public concerns over excessive screen time's impact on children's mental and physical health.
Brazil Bans Smartphones in Schools to Boost Student Well-being
Brazil's new law restricts smartphone use in schools nationwide, impacting public and private institutions to improve student focus and well-being, following similar trends globally and mirroring public concerns over excessive screen time's impact on children's mental and physical health.
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44% Bias Score
Brazil Restricts Smartphone Use in Schools
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a bill on Monday restricting smartphone use in elementary and high schools nationwide, starting in February 2024, to improve students' focus and well-being, following a global trend and facing challenges in enforcement.
Brazil Restricts Smartphone Use in Schools
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a bill on Monday restricting smartphone use in elementary and high schools nationwide, starting in February 2024, to improve students' focus and well-being, following a global trend and facing challenges in enforcement.
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44% Bias Score
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