Alberta plans to ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms, citing distractions and mental well-being concerns.
Alberta plans to ban cellphones in kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms starting in the fall, citing distractions and potential risks to mental well-being and academic success. Personal devices must be turned off and stored out of sight during class time, and school internet networks will have to limit access to social media. Alberta follows the lead of Quebec, Ontario, and B.C. in implementing cellphone restrictions in schools.
June 17, 2024
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