Ban on phones in the classroom welcomed by teachers and parents DutchNews.nl on 5 de July, 2023 at 7:12
Mobile phones should be banned from the classroom because they are detrimental to school results, the education ministry has said. “Scatterbrained” children, unable to withstand the lure of their phones, score an average of 1 to 1.5 points lower in tests, research has found. The new rule, which will become effective from January 1 next year, will apply to secondary schools but not MBO trade schools and HBO colleges. A decision about primary schools is expected on Wednesday. Exceptions will…
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On Tuesday, Chile declared its intention to secure a controlling interest in exploring and exploiting significant and safeguarded salt flats, namely Atacama and Maricunga. This move is a cornerstone of its National Lithium Strategy. Mining Minister Aurora Williams highlighted the momentous nature of this initiative. She emphasized the country’s pioneering effort to conduct thorough studies […]
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