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Forbes Online: The Mobile Phone Ban In French Schools, One Year On. Would It Work Elsewhere?
30 August 2019
Supporters of the ban cite research undertaken by the London School of Economics which shows that limited phone use in schools directly correlates to exam success, partly because of an increase in concentration. The same study also reported that "restricting mobile phone use can be a low-cost policy to reduce educational inequalities," another key benefit for many schools. Advocates also believe that reduced screen time reduces the (sometimes negative) impact of social media which can lead to bullying. It also helps to reduce phone theft, which can be an issue in some schools.