Mobile phone ban at Bremen Schools: Senator for education!

Mobile phone ban at Bremen Schools: Senator for education!

As early as June 1, 2025, a mobile phone ban will come into force in Schools in Bremen, as educational senator Sascha Aulepp (SPD) announced. The step follows comprehensive discussions with school management, pediatricians and educational experts. In view of the increasing concerns about the negative effects of smartphones on children and adolescents, this ban is intended to help protect the well -being of the students and promote healthy habits. This was also confirmed by the Bremen Education Authority, which explained the city -wide ban for all primary schools and secondary level I. The use of cell phones in class is no longer necessary, since according to Aulepp, these are a distraction.

The ban comes into a time full of confusion and discussions. It was only a few weeks ago when the coalition partner voted Greens and Left against a similar proposal from the CDU, which now raises questions about the legal basis and the role of the educational authority. Another stumbling block for the implementation of the ban is the lack of approval of the staff council. The current regulations in schools vary so that there have been different cell phone use rules so far.

health concerns and profound discussions

experts have been warning of the health consequences of the use of smartphone for years. According to the statements of pediatricians, lack of sleep, lack of exercise and dependence in the room, which can affect the physical and mental development of boys and girls in the long term. At this point it is also worth mentioning that 75 experts from pedagogy and medicine warn the new federal government against promoting digitization in the education system. In an appeal, you are calling for a stop of digital education policy and smartphone-free schools.

• The most important demands of the appeal:
• Stop of digital education policy
• Introduction of smartphone-free schools
• protection against negative consequences of early digitization

These experts point out that the use of digital devices in the early years not only hinder learning, but also have a negative impact on the mental health of children. Excessive media use can be connected to concentration disorders, anxiety and even depression.

a step in the right direction?

The new regulation in Bremen could set an important sign. By banishing the smartphones in everyday school life, some see some the opportunity to improve the learning environment for children. Especially at a time when many countries - for example Sweden and Finland - take similar steps and reduce the influence of smartphones in schools, Bremen could take a pioneering role with his ban.

Senator Aulepp is criticized. She is accused of harmful with solo courses by the educational authority and to endanger cooperation with coalition partners and the school community. The discussion about the ban on cell phones could only be the tip of the iceberg in a confused educational landscape.

From June 1, 2025, private cell phone use is officially prohibited during everyday school life in Bremen. A step that focuses not only on school quality, but also the health of the students. It remains to be seen whether the ban can actually cause positive changes. The contact person for media inquiries is Patricia Brandt, the press spokeswoman for the senator for children and education.
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