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Finland restricts smartphones in schools

Rob Beschizza
Apr 30, 2025
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That smartphones were ever allowed out in classrooms to begin with is bonkers, but Finland has joined those places ending the distractathon. The country's parliament voted to restrict their use in class, effectively banning students from using their phones without the permission of a teacher.

Pupils will need to get special permission from teachers …

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