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Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools

Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools
NPR News Tuesday 09 June 2026, 06:02 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in the fall for the next academic year.(Image credit: James Brooks)

Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in the fall for the next academic year.

(Image credit: James Brooks)

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