France Pilots Mobile Phone Ban in Schools
France is trialing a 'digital pause' in 180 middle schools, affecting 50,000 students aged 11 to 15, banning mobile phones throughout the school day. This initiative, part of President Macron's plan, aims to reduce screen time, improve school climate, and enhance student focus and performance. Despite potential benefits, unions and officials are concerned about implementation costs and practical challenges.
In France, a new 'digital pause' initiative is being trialed in 180 middle schools, involving over 50,000 students aged 11 to 15.
The scheme bans mobile phone use throughout the school day and could become nationwide by 2025.
This is part of President Emmanuel Macron’s strategy to reduce screen time among children, aiming to enhance their development.
Mobile phones have been banned in French nurseries, elementary, and middle schools since 2018, while high schools have partial restrictions.
The initiative aims to improve the 'school climate,' reduce violence, limit online harassment, and enhance student concentration and knowledge retention.
The challenge lies in practical implementation, with potential financial costs up to 130 million euros and logistical issues, like managing phone collections and preventing theft.
Education Minister Nicole Belloubet plans for a gradual implementation, while unions express concerns over feasibility and staffing requirements.
The scheme bans mobile phone use throughout the school day and could become nationwide by 2025.
This is part of President Emmanuel Macron’s strategy to reduce screen time among children, aiming to enhance their development.
Mobile phones have been banned in French nurseries, elementary, and middle schools since 2018, while high schools have partial restrictions.
The initiative aims to improve the 'school climate,' reduce violence, limit online harassment, and enhance student concentration and knowledge retention.
The challenge lies in practical implementation, with potential financial costs up to 130 million euros and logistical issues, like managing phone collections and preventing theft.
Education Minister Nicole Belloubet plans for a gradual implementation, while unions express concerns over feasibility and staffing requirements.
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