Sherazi: Cellphones provide checks and balances in class, not just distractions
01-05-2024 22:06 via ottawacitizen.com

Sherazi: Cellphones provide checks and balances in class, not just distractions

Last week, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Leece announced a back-to-basics plan for students, including a ban on cellphone use in classrooms. The primary reason given is obvious. Parents and teachers have been concerned about the distractions that cellphones cause. Read More
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