Smartphones ‘way too dangerous’ for use in primary schools

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Smartphones ‘way too dangerous’ for use in primary schools

Eight primary schools in Greystones in Co. Wicklow have pledged to ban smart phones. The scheme has now been approved by Education Minister Norma Foley. The Minister has also suggested that this initiative could be rolled out across the whole country. Should this initiative be extended throughout the country? Andrea was joined by Rachel Harper, Principal of St.Patricks National School in Greysones and leader of the ‘It Takes a Villiage’ campaign to ban smartphones from primary schools, Simon Lewis, principal of Carlow Educate Together and host of the 'If I Were Minister for Education Podcast' and other listeners and parents to discuss...

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Smartphones ‘way too dangerous’ for use in primary schools