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flag Over half the world’s countries ban phones in schools by 2026 due to mental health and distraction concerns.

flag Over half of the world’s countries now restrict mobile phone use in schools, with 114 education systems implementing bans by March 2026, up from 24% in 2023, according to a UNESCO report. flag The shift reflects growing concerns over declining student attention, cyberbullying, and mental health impacts, particularly among girls linked to social media use. flag Internal Facebook research found 32% of teenage girls felt worse about their bodies after using Instagram, while TikTok’s algorithm exposes teens to body image and eating disorder content every 39 seconds and every eight minutes, respectively. flag Countries including France, Malta, and the Philippines have enacted or strengthened restrictions, with some allowing phones only for educational purposes or students with disabilities. flag In the U.S., 39 states have implemented phone rules, often at the local level.

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