Why is Ontario considering a social media ban in schools?

Ontario is considering a complete cellphone ban on school properties, a policy aimed at limiting social media use in schools. The article frames the proposal as a regulatory and policy issue rather than an economic or market-moving event, and notes that one expert believes the real solution is more complicated than a simple ban.

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Ontario is considering a complete cellphone ban on school properties, a policy aimed at limiting social media use in schools. The article frames the proposal as a regulatory and policy issue rather than an economic or market-moving event, and notes that one expert believes the real solution is more complicated than a simple ban.