Psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt recently predicted that most U.S. public schools will ban smartphones in the classroom by next fall.
Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist, has predicted that by the next fall, a majority of U.S. schools will implement phone-free policies. This prediction comes in light of growing concerns about the negative impacts of smartphone usage on students' mental health and academic performance. Haidt, who has extensively researched the effects of digital technology on youth, argues that smartphones contribute to increased anxiety, depression, and distraction among students. He suggests that removing phones from the school environment could lead to better focus, improved social interactions, and overall well-being. His comments align with a broader movement among educators and parents advocating for less screen time in educational settings, with some schools already experimenting with or fully adopting phone-free policies.
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