The UN warns of the danger of using phones in schools

The UN warns of the danger of using phones in schools

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The United Nations has warned of the dangers of using smartphones in schools, saying only "technology necessary for learning" can be used in schools. CE Report quoting KosovaPress

Phones can cause distraction, endanger students' privacy and lead to cyberbullying, UNESCO, the UN agency for education, science and culture, has said, reports the BBC.

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