Ontario govt. restricts cellphone use in schools starting Nov. 4

Students in Ontario will have less time to browse their social media accounts while in school because a new restriction is being implemented in the province. The local government imposes restrictions on students' use of their devices while in classrooms starting tomorrow, November 4th. Students will only be allowed to use their phones in classrooms for educational purposes, special needs, or medical purposes. The aim of this directive is that it'll be "another step forward in providing a focused and academically-enriched learning environment for our students."

According to the local government, they surveyed students, parents, and teachers about the matter and 97 perfect said they are for the restricted use of phones in classrooms. Stephen Lecce, Ontario's Education Minister, said, "Our government heard clearly from parents and educators about the growing challenge related to distracted students in the classroom. When in class, students should be focused on their studies and not on social media." 

Source: Global News