At Würenloser Gesamtschule near Zürich, students turn off their smartphones and drop them into a wooden box before class, where they remain until the end of the day. This practice helps reduce distractions and encourages more in-person interaction. As smartphone restrictions grow, France has banned them in primary and secondary schools since 2018, the Netherlands implemented a ban this year, and countries like Italy, Germany, and Great Britain are considering similar measures. In the U.S., Florida passed a law last year prohibiting the use of personal digital devices in public schools, with several other states, including Indiana, Louisiana, and South Carolina, following suit this school year.
