• A British boarding school, Bedales School, has announced that it will be requiring students to use "boring old Nokia phones" instead of smartphones during the school day. The school believes that this move will help students focus on their studies and reduce distractions caused by modern technology.

• The school's headmaster, Magnus Bashaarat, stated that the use of smartphones has become a "real problem" for students, as they can be a constant source of distraction and can negatively impact academic performance. By introducing the Nokia phones, the school aims to encourage students to engage more with their surroundings and develop better social skills.

• The Nokia phones will be provided to students during the school day, and they will only be able to make and receive calls, as well as send and receive text messages. The school believes that this limited functionality will help students to better manage their time and focus on their studies, without the temptation of social media, gaming, and other smartphone-based distractions.