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Mexico City Government Proposes Cell Phone Regulations for Schools as Teachers Advocate for Balanced Digital Education

The government of Mexico City proposed a plan to regulate cell phone use in schools, a move that received mixed reactions from educators. According to the president of the SEP, Mario Delgado, an online consultation with over 565,000 teachers revealed that 81% of educators are in favor of establishing guidelines for safe and pedagogical use of mobile devices.

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The consultation also found that 40% of teachers noted that children bringing cell phones to school often interrupts activities and generates classroom conflicts. Teachers expressed that while cell phones can be a distractor, the responsibility for setting limits should begin at home. Laura, a secondary school teacher, stated that while she can lead students to reflect on excessive use, it would be impossible to protect every individual device for 300 students per day. Mathematics teacher Irving Barragán agreed that parents must accompany school measures to make mobile phones a tool for learning rather than a distraction. Teacher Jorge argued that official legislation is required to ensure clear and equal standards for all schools. Grecia Camacho warned that prohibition is the easy way out, emphasizing that the challenge is to educate students on how to use technology with criterion and responsibility.

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