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UNESCO calls for schools around the world to ban smartphones in the classroom (www.euronews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The first school shooting that a student wasn't able to call/text their parent would result in every parent suing and this being reversed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

No? I understand why they would be upset, but I don't see that being a big enough issue to change this policy (as it doesnt really tangibly affect any aspects of a shooting).