New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, announced on Friday that cell phones will be banned in schools across the country. This decision is part of the government’s efforts to address declining literacy rates. Luxon, who leads a conservative government, plans to implement this ban within his first 100 days in office, following a policy tested in the United States, United Kingdom, and France.
The aim is to curb disruptive behavior and enhance students’ focus, Luxon emphasized.
New Zealand, once known for its high literacy scores, is now grappling with declining levels of reading and writing, prompting concerns of a classroom “crisis.” Researchers from the Education Hub, a New Zealand charity, warned o…