US Edition‘Crisis of Our Generation’: Local Advocates Fighting for Statewide Cell Phone Ban in Schools
PORTUGAL, JUL 10 – Portugal's new school phone ban aims to improve focus and attendance by reducing distractions, following evidence from other regions showing positive effects on student behavior.
- Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, Portugal's government will implement a ban on student cell phone use during school hours to reduce distractions.
- Research shows 95% of teenagers have smartphones, with 72% of teachers citing distraction as a major issue, prompting Portugal's 2025 ban to curb classroom disruptions.
- Following the Treasure Mountain Junior High pilot, around 800 students used magnetic pouches, with an expected 200% increase in usage during wider rollout.
- Early reports indicate improved focus, attendance, and student engagement following the phone ban enforcement at pilot schools.
- More than 60 countries had smartphone restrictions in schools by 2024, and this trend is likely to encourage more states to adopt bell-to-bell bans across classrooms.
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