Norway to ban screens and expand free play in primary schools

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The Nordic Times - 16mar2026. The Norwegian government has announced one of the biggest overhauls of primary education in decades. Grades 1–4 will receive fewer subjects, more free play, and strict screen restrictions following declining results in reading and numeracy. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Education Minister Kari Nessa Nordtun presented plans for … Continue reading Norway to ban screens and expand free play in primary schools

Please join us in promoting “OFF February 2026”

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Mobilising Humanity Against Tech Alienation. OFF is a global movement dedicated to combating rising technological alienation and reclaiming control over our lives — together. Digital technologies have embedded themselves into nearly every facet of our daily lives – often failing to keep its promises. Without even realising it, we’ve been "used" by it — instead … Continue reading Please join us in promoting “OFF February 2026”

Smartphones? Drogen für die Kinder

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diagnose:funk - 01dec2025. Kolumne von René Scheu im Tagblatt / Schweiz Der Schweizer Philosoph, Journalist und Wirtschaftswissenschaftler René Scheu kommentiert die süchtigmachende Wirkung des Smartphones auf Kinder und Jugendliche. Wir zitieren aus seiner Kolumne. Immer im Focus: Das Smartphone „Was ist der Unterschied zwischen einem Kind und einem Erwachsenen – oder, zugespitzt: zwischen einem Kind … Continue reading Smartphones? Drogen für die Kinder

USA: Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?

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Campus Safety - Amy Rock 14july2025. As of June 2025, 22 states and Washington, D.C., have signed or already enacted laws or policies regarding student cell phone usage in K-12 classrooms. Adobe Stock Image by Koblizeek This article, originally published Aug. 30, 2024, was last revised on July 14, 2025. Cell phone bans and restrictions … Continue reading USA: Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?