Study finds smartphone bans in Dutch schools improved focus
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Source: Reuters
AMSTERDAM, July 4 (Reuters) - A ban on mobile phones and other electronic devices in Dutch schools has improved focus among students, a study commissioned by the Dutch government found.
Three-quarters of the 317 surveyed high schools reported that the ban has had a positive effect on students' concentration. Additionally, nearly two-thirds noted an improvement in the social climate within their schools, and one-third observed better academic performance among students.
"Less distraction, more attention to the lesson, and more social students. No more mobile phones in the classroom is having wonderful positive effects. Its great that schools are putting their shoulders to the wheel on this," State Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education Marielle Paul said.
The ban has been in place since January 1, 2024, and also applies to primary schools.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/technology/study-finds-smartphone-bans-dutch-schools-improved-focus-2025-07-04/

piddyprints
(14,978 posts)This should be a no-brainer.
chowder66
(11,022 posts)highplainsdem
(57,607 posts)the US will soon follow suit, but Trump would be most concerned with donations from affected companies.
hamsterjill
(16,162 posts)For school shootings, and the kids in Uvalde that called into the police department with credible and valid information.
republianmushroom
(20,797 posts)kimbutgar
(25,681 posts)I had trouble with a 5th grader this year who was sneakily on her phone all the time and she was one of the lowest in academics in the class. I sent her to the principals office every time I caught her and whenever Id see her thereafter she gave me dirty looks. Luckily she graduated and can deal with the dynamics of middle school that will be a lot tougher on her.
Omaha Steve
(106,523 posts)This does not appear to be a scientific study, as Reuters didn't link a publication or anything else. This is analysis.
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