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Largest Study Finds School Phone Bans Cut Use but Not Test Scores

Policymakers are pouring money into enforcement despite muted academic payoffs.

Victoria to Ban Phones, Smartwatches and Earbuds in Every School From 2027

Schools Tighten Phone Rules: Mexico Opens National Debate as Argentina’s Santa Fe Imposes Classroom Ban

Argentine Schools Tighten Student Phone Rules as CUC Sets Locked Boxes and ORT Imposes Full Ban

Pediatric Experts Renew Warnings on Youth Screen Overuse, Set Clear Age-Based Limits

Germany Weighs Youth Social‑Media Limits as Solingen Pilot Reports Gains

UP Khap’s Dress and Phone Rules for Minors Draw Split Response as Leaders Seek Wider Rollout

Poll Finds Four in Five UK Young Adults Use AI Companions as Doctors Warn of Emotional Dependence

OpenAI Rolls Out Parental Controls for ChatGPT, Extends Safeguards to Sora

New Survey Fuels German Push to Curb Phones in Schools as Sweden Sets 2026 Ban

Landmark Trial Finds Phone-Free Lessons Modestly Raise Grades

Germany's Smartphone Ban Debate Deepens as States Push Divergent Policies

Study Finds School Smartphone Bans Do Not Improve Grades or Mental Health