Classrooms Unplugged: Over Half The World Bans Mobile Phones In Schools - UNESCO Report
Published on: March 22, 2026, 6:12 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
More than half of countries worldwide have banned mobile phones in schools, according to UNESCO, amid concerns over declining attention, cyberbullying and mental health. The report highlights rising social media risks, especially for girls, and notes a rapid global shift toward stricter rules or regulations on phone use in classrooms.
