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Plurality of Americans Now Back All-Day School Phone Bans

Rising public support is pushing states and districts to adopt bell-to-bell rules that include emergency and special-needs exceptions.

EU Says TikTok Fails to Protect Minors Under Digital Services Act

France Bans Social Media for Under-15s

France’s Parliament Approves Ban on Social Media for Under‑15s

Early Screen Exposure Tied to Developmental Harm as Clinics Treat Young Children for Media Addiction

Brazilian Schools Implement Cellphone Ban in 92% of Basic‑Education Units

Project 2029 Releases ‘Kids Over Clicks’ Plan to Tighten Tech Rules for Children

Phone-Free School Rule Becomes Law for All State-Funded Schools in England

Schools Tighten Phone Rules as Research Shows Use Drops but Test Scores Do Not

Phone Ban Becomes Law in England’s State Schools

UAE Bans Social Media for Under-15s and Orders Platforms to Add Age Checks

Commodore Reveals Callback 8020 Flip Phone That Blocks Social Media

Parents Launch Voluntary Smartphone‑Free Lower Grades at Wentorf Gymnasium

Germany Prepares National Guidance on School Phone Rules as Experts Draft Recommendations

Sheinbaum Calls National Debate on Regulating the ‘Infinite Scroll’ and School Phone Use

Illinois Sends Bell-to-Bell Phone Ban to Governor as Pennsylvania House Approves Similar Measure

Surgeon General’s Office Issues New Advisory Urging Limits on Kids’ Screen Time

Major Study Finds School Phone Bans Don’t Raise Grades

Mendoza Catholic Schools and Nuevo León Move to Tighten Classroom Phone Use

Ontario Weighs Near-Total School Cellphone Ban as Provinces Push Youth Social Media Limits