The Washington Post published an editorial Nov. 25 advocating for the banning of cellphones in schools. And even if this link turns out to be weaker than some recent research suggests, smartphones are undoubtedly a classroom distraction," the Washington Post editorial board wrote. The Washington Post editorial continued: "In educational settings, smartphones have an almost entirely negative impact: Educators and students alike note they can fuel cyberbullying and stifle meaningful in-person interaction. The Washington Post wrote that 43% of 8-to-12-year-olds own a smartphone, as do 88% of teens 13 to 18, according to the 2021 Common Sense Census. Parents oppose bans of cellphones in schools, the Post editorializes, because they want to remain in contact with their children, especially in the event of an emergency.

Source: Washington Post November 27, 2023 16:40 UTC