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Reclaiming Focus: How School Cell Phone Bans Enhance Learning and Wellbeing in Quebec

Reclaiming Focus: How School Cell Phone Bans Enhance Learning and Wellbeing in Quebec

Starting Fall 2025, Quebec will implement a province-wide ban on cellphones and personal electronic devices in all public primary and secondary schools. This policy aims to improve student focus, wellbeing, and mental health by reducing distractions, digital dependency, and exposure to harmful online content. Research highlights links between excessive screen time and anxiety, depression, sleep loss, and reduced social skills. The ban is designed to foster better academic engagement, emotional stability, and healthier communication habits, supported by clear school policies and community involvement.

Audience:

Parent, Educator

Topics:

Staying Current with Technology

Level:

Kindergarten, Elementary Cycle 1, Elementary Cycle 2, Elementary Cycle 3, Secondary Cycle 1, Secondary Cycle 2, General Adult Education

Theme:

Technological Skills and Innovation

Digital competency (ies):

Resource Type:

Information resource