Mobile phones to be banned in Swedish schools — even during recess
Sweden is taking a decisive step in its schools: starting in autumn 2026, mobile phones will be banned not only in classrooms but also during breaks and after-school activities. The goal, according to Education Minister Simona Mohamsson, is to help students focus more on learning while encouraging face-to-face social interaction. Principals will have the option to grant exceptions, but the policy marks a significant cultural shift in how technology is managed in the daily lives of young students. Listen to the full report from Radio Sweden below.
MinotVoice
MinotVoice authorship is an amalgamation of source material and local context. It is created with a human touch and an occasional AI assist. When licensing allows or content is provided as a news release, that content is also published under MinotVoice authorship and properly attributed within the article.
Subscribe!
It's free and it helps us grow and provide better information ForMinot!
Comments
Register or log in to join the conversation.