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Malay Mail
05-07-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Study finds smartphone bans in Dutch schools improved focus
AMSTERDAM, July 6 — A ban on mobile phones and other electronic devices in Dutch schools has improved focus among students, a study commissioned by the Dutch government found. Three-quarters of the 317 surveyed high schools reported that the ban has had a positive effect on students' concentration. Additionally, nearly two-thirds noted an improvement in the social climate within their schools, and one-third observed better academic performance among students. 'Less distraction, more attention to the lesson, and more social students. No more mobile phones in the classroom is having wonderful positive effects. It's great that schools are putting their shoulders to the wheel on this,' State Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education Marielle Paul said. The ban has been in place since January 1, 2024, and also applies to primary schools. Typically, students only begin bringing phones to school in the final years of primary school and the survey, released late on Thursday, found the impact there was minimal. Most schools allow exceptions for devices needed for medical support, such as hearing aids connected to a mobile device. — Reuters
Japan Times
05-07-2025
- Health
- Japan Times
Study finds smartphone bans in Dutch schools improved focus
A ban on mobile phones and other electronic devices in Dutch schools has improved focus among students, a study commissioned by the Dutch government found. Three-quarters of the 317 surveyed high schools reported that the ban has had a positive effect on students' concentration. Additionally, nearly two-thirds noted an improvement in the social climate within their schools, and one-third observed better academic performance among students. "Less distraction, more attention to the lesson, and more social students. No more mobile phones in the classroom is having wonderful positive effects. It's great that schools are putting their shoulders to the wheel on this," State Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education Marielle Paul said. The ban has been in place since January 1, 2024, and also applies to primary schools. Typically, students only begin bringing phones to school in the final years of primary school and the survey, released late on Thursday, found the impact there was minimal. Most schools allow exceptions for devices needed for medical support, such as hearing aids connected to a mobile device.
CNA
04-07-2025
- General
- CNA
Study finds smartphone bans in Dutch schools improved focus
AMSTERDAM : A ban on mobile phones and other electronic devices in Dutch schools has improved focus among students, a study commissioned by the Dutch government found. Three-quarters of the 317 surveyed high schools reported that the ban has had a positive effect on students' concentration. Additionally, nearly two-thirds noted an improvement in the social climate within their schools, and one-third observed better academic performance among students. "Less distraction, more attention to the lesson, and more social students. No more mobile phones in the classroom is having wonderful positive effects. It's great that schools are putting their shoulders to the wheel on this," State Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education Marielle Paul said. The ban has been in place since January 1, 2024, and also applies to primary schools. Typically, students only begin bringing phones to school in the final years of primary school and the survey, released late on Thursday, found the impact there was minimal.
Reuters
04-07-2025
- Health
- Reuters
Study finds smartphone bans in Dutch schools improved focus
AMSTERDAM, July 4 (Reuters) - A ban on mobile phones and other electronic devices in Dutch schools has improved focus among students, a study commissioned by the Dutch government found. Three-quarters of the 317 surveyed high schools reported that the ban has had a positive effect on students' concentration. Additionally, nearly two-thirds noted an improvement in the social climate within their schools, and one-third observed better academic performance among students. "Less distraction, more attention to the lesson, and more social students. No more mobile phones in the classroom is having wonderful positive effects. It's great that schools are putting their shoulders to the wheel on this," State Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education Marielle Paul said. The ban has been in place since January 1, 2024, and also applies to primary schools. Typically, students only begin bringing phones to school in the final years of primary school and the survey, released late on Thursday, found the impact there was minimal. Most schools allow exceptions for devices needed for medical support, such as hearing aids connected to a mobile device.
CTV News
26-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
School year closes in Edmonton, teacher says cell phone ban a success
The end of the school year is a time for students and teachers to reflect. This year, some are saying a new rule has made a big difference. Teacher Reuben Gazer said he noticed a positive shift after the Alberta government banned cell phones in schools. 'As a teacher, it was night and day,' he said. 'One day, kids were extremely distracted, and the next day, there was a genuine feeling like this is out of our hands, this came down from the top, this is the way the new norm is going to be. 'I'm so thankful, actually, for the policy.' The ministerial order took effect Sept. 1 and banned students from using cell phones during class time or using social media apps on school networks and devices. The province said the rules were put in place to reduce distractions, maximize learning time and support student mental health. Gazer, who teaches junior high classes in math, science, robotics and French at Joseph M. Demko School, said he personally noticed improvements in student focus and attention. 'It's hard to learn deep, abstract things when you're kind of broken up all the time by small distractions,' he said. 'It really changed the dynamic around here and felt a little bit more like school when I was in school.' Alberta joined several other provinces with existing limitations on cellphone use in schools, with many reporting success the first year. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Connor Hogg and The Canadian Press' Fakiha Baig
