UNESCO wants a global ban on smartphones in schools, here’s why

The United Nations may bring some bad news for school students who are fascinated with their new smartphones. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has shared a report that explains why smartphones should be banned from schools. The report mentions that smartphones distract students and don’t contribute to the learning process. UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring Report 2023 talks about the importance of technology in education. The international agency has also urged governments around the world to regulate the use of smartphones in schools.