The Independent·4 min read·medium
Schools finally think they’ve found the answer to keeping students off their phones - and it’s making children happier
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
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Schools are increasingly adopting lockable phone pouches to curb student smartphone use during the day. Educators report that these measures help reduce behavioral issues and distractions, though some debate the cost-effectiveness of the strategy.
Schools across the country are bringing in lockable pouches to keep students off their phones. Are they a game-changer, or an expensive waste of money? Nicole Wootton-Cane speaks to teachers to find out more
educationsocial justice
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