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No more mobile phones in French schools - not even in upper secondary
Germany🏛️ PoliticsCenter19 hr. ago

No more mobile phones in French schools - not even in upper secondary

An French schools, including the upper secondary level (Lycée), a complete ban on mobile phones has been implemented starting September 2026. This follows existing restrictions in elementary and middle school. Students like Gabriel Krafft, who recently transitioned from middle school to high school, express confusion and criticism over the new rule, arguing that stricter rules lead to less respect. The implementation poses challenges for teachers, who lack preparation and resources to enforce the ban effectively. School principal François Resnais acknowledges the difficulty of enforcing the rule without clear guidelines or sufficient support, while noting that most adults support the measure. The debate highlights tensions between educational policies, student autonomy, and practical implementation.

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Tagesschau (ARD) logoTagesschau (ARD)State / PublicCenter19 hr. ago
No more mobile phones in French schools - not even in upper secondary

An French schools, including the upper secondary level (Lycée), a complete ban on mobile phones has been implemented starting September 2026. This follows existing restrictions in elementary and middle school. Students like Gabriel Krafft, who recently transitioned from middle school to high school, express confusion and criticism over the new rule, arguing that stricter rules lead to less respect. The implementation poses challenges for teachers, who lack preparation and resources to enforce the ban effectively. School principal François Resnais acknowledges the difficulty of enforcing the rule without clear guidelines or sufficient support, while noting that most adults support the measure. The debate highlights tensions between educational policies, student autonomy, and practical implementation.

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