F14: School Without Social Media And Smartphones

We've all had that gut feeling—something isn’t right, but we second-guess ourselves. Cumberland Community School in East London didn’t wait for years of studies to confirm what they already knew: smartphones were hurting student focus. In 2023, they encouraged students to delete social media apps during their exam months. The results? Higher grades, better engagement, and improved focus. By 2024, their progress scores jumped, sparking nationwide policy changes. Research confirms what our intuition told us—just having a smartphone nearby drains cognitive power. The data suggests, if your state hasn't already, it’s time to rethink the role of smartphones in our education systems.Welcome to My Good Three Podcast: Good Stories For A Better WeekClick here for a list of episodes, transcripts, and show notes. For all of our social media, find us @mygoodthreeContact the host: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.