Term two begins today, kicking the ban on cellphones in schools into effect.
National announced the policy before the election in order to “help students focus and improve their academic outcomes”. The ban mandates schools ensure students don’t use or access a phone during class time, lunchtime and breaks.
Education Minister Erica Stanford tells Mike Hosking the policy has been overwhelmingly welcomed.
When it comes to those pushing back against the policy, Stanford is “happy to be the bad guy” if it means improved mental health and academic outcomes.
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