Saskatchewan latest province to restrict cellphone use in school classrooms
The Saskatchewan government says students won't be allowed to use cellphones in class in the upcoming school year.
The move, announced Tuesday, applies to all kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms.
Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill said in a news release that too often phones are taking students' attention away from what they should be learning.
"This new policy will allow students to be more engaged with their teachers and focused on learning the skills and knowledge they need to reach their potential," he said.