Phone bans improve school relationships, Brno principals say

Restricting mobile phone use in schools has improved communication and relationships among pupils, according to principals in Brno. Several schools report that students interact more during breaks and are less distracted in class. However, researchers from Masaryk University caution that such bans do not automatically lead to better academic results. They argue that overall teaching quality and classroom atmosphere play a greater role. Czech schools set their own rules on phone use, with more than half already applying some restrictions. Debate over broader regulation continues among both government and opposition politicians.