The government’s plan to ban cell phones in schools is of interest worldwide.
The world is interested in the effect of the cell phone ban on Finnish children’s school success. Illustration picture. Antti Mannermaa
The Finnish education system is also of interest abroad. However, it’s not worth rushing to the market just yet (perhaps).
Widely followed around the world British newspaper Telegraph has reported on the new Finnish government’s plans to ban phones in school lessons.
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In its news, the Telegraph draws attention to how the PISA results of Finnish schoolchildren have weakened since the peak year of 2006. Interest is aroused by how the cell phone ban on income will affect school success.
The news about European themes has also been reported on Euractivewhose news has been quoted in America By US Today. The Telegraph’s news is probably also based on Euractive’s news.
In Europe, the use of cell phones during school hours is prohibited, for example in Italy and France.