Nova Scotia’s new cellphone guidelines, implemented in September, require students to turn off and store their devices out of sight during instructional time, leading to positive feedback from students and teachers. Grade 10 student Stella Bussey Murphy noted that the rules have reduced distractions, helping everyone focus more on their work. Classmates like Lila Pothier have observed increased social interaction, as students engage with each other rather than their devices. The enforcement of rules includes meetings with a vice principal for first offenses and potential suspension for repeat violations, which 17-year-old Trenton Bradley believes has encouraged compliance among students. He feels that the absence of phone use is a beneficial change.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cellphone-directive-schools-nova-scotia-1.7331429
