Norway has banned smartphones in schools starting in 2024 to combat declining test scores. The government is also restoring teachers' disciplinary powers and restricting AI use for students aged 6-13.
Latest federal data shows 9-year-olds have rebounded to pre-pandemic reading and math scores, while 13-year-olds' test results remain stagnant, highlighting a need for increased focus on adolescent learners.
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that school smartphone bans have "consistently close to zero" effect on test scores. While initial disruptions were noted, long-term student well-being and disciplinary actions improved.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University extends application deadline for 2026-27 admissions to May 30, 2026, for programmes based on national-level entrance tests and merit.
Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the first leg of their cup tie at the City Ground. Chris Wood scored the decisive penalty in the 71st minute after Lucas Digne's handball in the box. Villa struggled to create clear chances throughout the match and will need to overturn the deficit in the second leg at Villa Park.
Preview of tonight's blockbuster Premier League match between Aston Villa (5th) and Nottingham Forest (16th) at the City Ground. Villa, former European champions in 1982, have struggled recently despite a title challenge earlier this season. Forest, champions in 1979 and 1980, arrive in improved form despite still being in a relegation battle. Kick-off is 8pm BST.
LaSalle Parish school district in rural Louisiana has eliminated mandatory homework for all 2,500 students K-12 as of January. Superintendent Jonathan Garrett says homework was the biggest source of complaints from parents and students, citing frustrations with completion and concerns about repetitive assignments, particularly in math. The decision aligns with a decade-long decline in math homework assigned to fourth and eighth graders, though research on homework effectiveness remains mixed. The district's Facebook announcement became their most-engaged post of the year.
