New Cell Phone Directive Announcement

Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan announced today, June 6, a new directive on cell phone use in schools that will be in effect in September. The announcement took place at Clayton Park Junior High in Halifax. Students will not be able to use their phones in class, except in very limited circumstances. More information about the directive is in the news release at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/06/06/new-cell-phone-directive-nova-scotia-schools

Photo of Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan at a podium

Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan announces the new cell phone directive for public schools. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Photo of Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan holding up a cell phone at a podium

Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan holds up a cell phone during the announcement. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Photo of Sydney Houston-Goudge, a grade 8 teacher at Clayton Park Junior HIgh School, at a podium

Sydney Houston-Goudge, a Grade 8 teacher at Clayton Park Junior High School, talks about the benefits of the new directive. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Photo of Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan walkin fin school hallway with Clayton Park Junior High Principal Trina Canavan

Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan, right, walks with Clayton Park Junior High Principal Trina Canavan. (Communications Nova Scotia)

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