🚫📱Could banning phones at school actually happen? Find out which country just did it!
Did you know some countries already ban phones at school? The UK is the latest country to join the list - read more here about why they're doing it.
Could the U.S. be next?
I hope so!
Imagine what eliminating smartphones at school could do - kids could be less distracted in the classroom and could be more active at break times; teachers could educate students without policing for devices; time away from games and social media could decrease cyberbullying and phone dependence/addiction.
All it takes to start this movement is just a few parents at a school to bring this up and change the phone policy.
What is your school doing about phones this year? Is it working? I'd love to hear!
Happy Friday!
Lisa Honold is a cyber safety educator working to keep kids safe and healthy, online and offline. As founder and director of the Center for Online Safety, Lisa is a national public speaker on digital wellness, cyber safety, intentional screens and peaceful parenting.
Recent appearances: KING5 News, KOAT News & The Action Network Live
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