A new UN report raised concerns on Wednesday about the excessive use of smartphones, calling for them to be banned in schools worldwide. According to the UN's education, science and culture agency UNESCO, the over-use of mobile phones impacts learning.

There is an adult in charge who is responsible for emergency situations.

How can you say that with a straight face after seeing all the horror stories of kids with special needs having those needs blatantly ignored by school staff?

Because they’re only a minority so they don’t count! /s ~Strawberry

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