July 5, 2023 5:51 PM

Netherland: Govt announces mobile phones to be banned from classrooms to stop disrupting

The Netherlands government has announced that devices including mobile phones are set to be banned from classrooms to stop them from disrupting learning.   It said, the initiative is being introduced in collaboration with schools and is to take effect at the start of next year.   Other tech including tablets and smart-watches are also included in the Dutch ban.   Meanwhile, there will be some exceptions, including for students with medical needs or a disability, and for clas...