Chile bans mobile phones in classrooms from 2026
Chile joins France and China in banning smartphones from schools to boost learning and wellbeing. Education Minister hails 'cultural change'. Read the full story.
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Pre-teen smartphone use fuels obesity and depression risk
New research links smartphone ownership in pre-teens to a 31% higher depression risk and increased obesity. Discover the findings and expert advice for parents.
Smartphones Before Age 12 Tied to Child Health Risks
A major US study finds children given smartphones before 12 face higher risks of depression, obesity, and poor sleep. Experts urge parents to consider health impacts and set clear usage rules.
Why the viral 6-7 trend is finally ending
The bizarre 6-7 trend has infuriated UK parents and teachers. Discover its viral origins, why it spread, and how adult awareness is finally killing it off. Read the full story.
Apple Surpasses Samsung in Global Phone Shipments
Apple will ship 243 million phones in 2025, capturing 19.4% market share and ending Samsung's 14-year dominance. Strong iPhone 17 sales and emerging market growth drive this historic shift.
Mum bans smartphones for all five of her children
A mother of five explains why she won't give her kids smartphones until after their GCSEs, a decision supported by Prince William and child safety experts. Discover the risks.
Parental phone battle after daughter's burner phone
As Prince William debates a phone for Prince George, a mum reveals why she confiscated her daughter's smartphone, leading to friends smuggling in a burner. Discover expert advice on delaying smartphones for kids.
F1 Award Funds Classroom Hydroponic Farms in Vegas
A Las Vegas charity wins a €100,000 F1 award to expand its hydroponic school farms, teaching STEM and nutrition to over half a million students across the US.
Texas Schools in Legal Battle Over Ten Commandments
Texas public schools face conflicting court orders over displaying the Ten Commandments, creating a constitutional dilemma. Discover how educators are navigating this contentious mandate.
1 in 10 schools confiscate phones, survey finds
A Department for Education survey reveals just 9% of secondary schools require phone hand-in, challenging claims of widespread bans. Discover the data driving the legal challenge.
SNP Proposes 4-Day Week for Scottish Teachers
Scottish teachers could get a flexible four-day week under new SNP plans to avert strikes. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth unveils proposals for reduced classroom contact time.
Texas Ten Commandments Law Splits Schools
A new Texas law mandating Ten Commandments posters in classrooms sparks legal battles and teacher resignations. Explore the constitutional clash and its impact on schools.
London School Phone Ban Triggers Police Involvement
A London state school's smartphone ban prompted a parent to contact police and Ofsted, while seeing safeguarding incidents drop by 90%. Join the debate on nationwide restrictions.
Parents demand school term reform after heatwave chaos
Growing parental backlash calls for school calendar reform as thousands sign petition to move term end dates to mid-July following sweltering classroom conditions.
HMD Fuse: The Customisable Smartphone Revolution
Discover how HMD's revolutionary Fuse smartphone is changing the game with its modular design, user-repairable components, and sustainable approach to mobile technology.
Teacher's 'inappropriate' outfit sparks TikTok storm
A secondary school faces parental fury after a teacher's revealing outfit in the classroom went viral on TikTok, igniting debates over professional dress codes in UK education.
Scottish teachers issued protective gear amid violence crisis
Shocking revelations emerge as Scottish teaching staff are issued protective equipment following dramatic increase in violent incidents from pupils across schools.
Australia's Teacher Crisis: World's Worst Shortages
New analysis reveals Australia faces one of the world's worst teacher shortages, with classrooms left empty and students' education at risk as the crisis deepens.
California School Crisis: Sex, Drugs and Violence Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals California schools in meltdown with rampant drug use, explicit sexual behaviour and daily violence creating 'Lord of the Flies' environment for students and teachers.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old: Bodycam footage reveals classroom horror
Shocking bodycam video shows the moment a Virginia teacher was shot by a six-year-old student, with educators hailed as heroes for their swift response during the classroom emergency.
70 pupils withdrawn over migrant classes in primary school
Furious parents have removed dozens of children from a primary school after discovering their classrooms are being used to teach adult migrants English during school hours, raising serious safeguarding concerns.
Wisconsin Schools Ban Smartphones in Classrooms
Mounting evidence reveals smartphone distractions are harming academic performance and mental health, prompting Wisconsin schools to implement comprehensive classroom bans.
Teacher shot by student sues school over ignored warnings
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by a six-year-old student, files groundbreaking lawsuit against school officials alleging deliberate indifference to warning signs before the classroom shooting.
Schoolboy, 10, burned in classroom science experiment
A ten-year-old schoolboy was rushed to hospital with severe burns after a classroom science demonstration involving flammable liquid erupted in flames, leaving him with life-changing injuries.
Melbourne school's Julius Caesar lesson sparks outrage
An Australian secondary school faces backlash after Year 7 students were shown graphic depictions of Julius Caesar's assassination, leaving children distressed and parents furious about inappropriate educational content.
Scottish teachers threaten strikes over pay dispute
Scotland's education system faces mounting pressure as teachers threaten industrial action over pay disputes and deteriorating working conditions, with many considering leaving the profession entirely.
Apple's market value stumbles amid iPhone sales slowdown
Apple faces significant market pressure as iPhone revenue growth stalls, raising questions about the company's future strategy in an increasingly competitive smartphone market.
Labour's school mobile phone ban plan revealed
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to ban mobile phones from classrooms across England, citing mental health and learning concerns.
UK schools ban disruptive '67' classroom meme
Educational institutions across Britain are cracking down on the controversial social media trend '67' that's disrupting lessons and causing behavioural concerns in classrooms nationwide.
How teachers use humour to manage six and seven-year-olds
Five experienced primary teachers reveal their secret weapon for managing energetic six and seven-year-olds: laughter. Discover practical strategies that transform classroom chaos into productive learning environments.
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