Education Ministry reviewing use of electronic devices in schools

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October 5, 2026

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Education Ministry reviewing use of electronic devices in schools

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A move is on to settle what is the ideal position on electronic devices in schools.

Minister of Education Chad Blackman says this is a matter that must be settled, considering that Barbadian students, like their counterparts around the world, are engaged in technology.

He says research shows that, globally and regionally, there is a cognitive decrease in the ability of students due to overexposure to technology.

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