Québec bans cellphones in schools this fall
May 1, 2025, 7:21 am
In a bold move to rein in classroom distractions, Québec officials are set to enforce a complete ban on cellphones at primary and secondary schools from the start of the school year—during classes, breaks, and on school grounds. The policy aims to bolster learning environments.
Bluesky: @ledevoir.com
Education Minister Bernard Drainville says the measure will encourage young people to socialize and will help prevent cyberbullying.
Oui, on peut survivre à l’interdiction du cellulaire en classe. Mais l’expérience menée depuis un an au Collège Trinité à Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville révèle les nombreux défis qui se poseront quand tout le Québec prendra ce virage à la prochaine rentrée.
L’interdiction sera en vigueur du début jusqu’à la fin des cours, incluant lors des pauses et sur le terrain des écoles.
C’était écrit dans le ciel : le ministre de l’Éducation, Bernard Drainville, va de l’avant avec l’interdiction des cellulaires dans les écoles primaires et secondaires dès la rentrée scolaire de l’automne.
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