Mexico Joins Countries Banning Cell Phones in Schools
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Mexico approved a national regulation prohibiting the use of mobile phones in primary and secondary schools since November 3, 2026. Students will be able to carry them in the backpack only for emergencies, but not use them in classes or recesses. From Mexico City, our correspondent Juan Carlos Aguirre gives us more details.
Mexico joins countries banning cell phones in schools
Mexico said Monday it is banning cell phones in elementary and secondary schools, joining countries around the world in trying to help kids focus on learning, rather than be glued to social media. Under a rule taking effect in November, students will be barred from using mobile phones in class or during recess, except in […]
The measure was taken by unanimous decision of 32 entities of the country at the assembly of the National Council of Educational Authorities, said the Mexican president
(Mexico City = Yonhap News) Correspondent Song Gwang-ho = Starting November 3, the use of smartphones will be banned in all elementary and middle schools in Mexico.
Mexico has 34 million students throughout its education system, and the measure is mandatory for primary and secondary education.
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