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Over half of countries ban phones in schools: UNESCO
Filed: Mar 22, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Summary: UNESCO reports that more than half of countries have banned phones in schools due to concerns over attention and cyberbullying.
WHO: UNESCO
WHAT: Reported the banning of phones in schools
WHEN: Mar 22, 2026 at 5:42 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Concerns about declining attention in classrooms and cyberbullying
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