New JRC Report Analyses Media Coverage of Mobile Phone Bans in Schools Across Europe

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Debates on banning mobile phones in schools are gaining momentum across Europe. Several countries have introduced or are considering restrictions, often justified by concerns about learning outcomes, student well-being, and online risks. Yet public discussions frequently appear polarised. Members of the ECAT team have contributed to the new Joint Research Centre report “Banning Mobile Phones in Schools: A Comprehensive Analysis of Media Coverage Across Countries.” It provides a systematic, comparative examination of how this debate is framed in the media and focuses on how media narratives sha

Debates on banning mobile phones in schools are gaining momentum across Europe. Several countries have introduced or are considering restrictions, often justified by concerns about learning outcomes, student well-being, and online risks. Yet public discussions frequently appear polarised. Members of

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