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Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools?

BBC News · · 1029 words · By Anna Holligan
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“Two years ago, Dutch schools banned smartphones to reduce distractions, enhance student concentration, and encourage better academic performance.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Dutch schools banned smartphones two years ago to reduce distractions, enhance student concentration, and encourage better academic performance.
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“Since then, mobile phones, smartwatches and tablets have been exiled from classrooms, corridors and canteens in schools across the Netherlands.”
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“The Dutch government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s and calling for an EU‑wide 15+ age limit for apps like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The supranational union has a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi) and an e…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherla…
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“The Dutch government opted for a national agreement with schools, parents and teachers, arguing this would secure buy‑in and bring in the rules quickly without a lengthy legislative battle.”
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“A government‑commissioned study of 317 secondary schools found that about three‑quarters reported better concentration since phones were banned.”
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“Almost two‑thirds said the social climate had improved, and around a third saw better academic performance.”
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“A government‑commissioned study of 317 secondary schools found that about three‑quarters reported better concentration since phones were banned.”
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“A Unicef survey of more than 1,000 Dutch children and teenagers found that 69% favoured a social media ban for under‑18s.”
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“In the same survey, 28% said platforms should be off‑limits for under‑12s altogether.”
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“A Newcom survey found that 60% of 16-28-year-olds support an age limit for social media access.”
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“Former Dutch education minister Koen Becking cites 'growing evidence' that heavy social media use negatively impacts mental health and social interaction.”
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“The Dutch Research Council is investigating the unintended consequences of the smartphone ban, including potential increases in fear of missing out (FOMO) and post-school phone use.”
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“Dutch students claim they are not bingeing on phone use before or after school due to the ban.”
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“Dutch student Felix claims that keeping smartphones out of sight during school hours has increased students' presence and social interactions.”
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