Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools, joining trend of shelving screens for students (opens original article in a new tab)

Sweden plans to ban mobile phones in schools starting next fall, part of a global trend to reduce screen time and promote traditional learning methods due to declining reading skills.

• Sweden will ban mobile phones in schools from fall 2026 to reduce distractions and improve reading skills.
• The policy follows a decline in reading comprehension among Swedish students and similar measures in Denmark, Finland, and other countries.
• Some educators and tech experts argue that digital skills are essential for future jobs and that not all screen use is harmful.