Call to Action
School leaders across The Bahamas and Caribbean should conduct a device-audit this term. Ask:
Where, when, and how are phones used — or misused — in our learning spaces?
Then, invite teachers, students, and parents to design or refine a policy together — balancing safety, engagement, and responsibility.
Further Reading
- Böttger, T. (2024). To Ban or Not to Ban: A Rapid Review on the Impact of Smartphone Bans in Schools. MDPI.
- Ahmad, T. (2020). Undergraduate Mobile Phone Use in the Caribbean: Implications for Teaching and Learning. Emerald.
- UNESCO (2024). Smartphones & School: Only When They Clearly Support Learning.
- K12 Dive (2025). Most School Leaders Report Cellphone Restrictions from Bell-to-Bell.
- Our.Today (2024). Calls Grow for Jamaican High Schools to Restrict Cellphones to Boost Exam Success.
- Education Profiles (2024). Technology & Innovation: The Bahamas. https://education-profiles.org/latin-america-and-the-caribbean/bahamas/~technology
Dr. Kevin A. Hall, Ed.D.
The Way – Bahamas Educational Leadership Series 2025
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