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Tel Aviv Expands High School Cell Phone Ban Following Positive Pilot Study
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First reported by Walla · 1 day ago
What happened
Tel Aviv will extend its ban on mobile phones to all city high schools after a pilot program showed reduced student phone use and improved social interaction. Initial research suggests positive impacts on concentration and academic performance.
- 01Tel Aviv high schools will ban student cell phone use.
- 02A pilot program showed reduced phone usage during school.
- 03Teachers reported improved student concentration and social skills.
- 04Researchers noted positive early signs of improved focus.
- 05The ban did not significantly increase after-school phone use.
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