Study finds school phone bans have minimal impact on student academic performance

A Stanford and Duke study of nearly 1,800 US schools found phone bans have "close to zero" impact on student test scores, attendance, or bullying. Phones locked in pouches showed significantly reduced usage by year three, but academic outcomes remained unchanged. Researchers warned against abandoning restrictions, citing modest gains in math scores and improved wellbeing.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia