educationTuesday, June 30, 2026
England's statutory school smartphone ban takes effect today, but a new UCL study suggests outright bans may backfire with students. Meanwhile, AI's role in leadership education and a controversial church bible class add texture to the day in education.
The new law lands alongside research that complicates the narrative.
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 makes phone-free school hours mandatory in England starting today, codifying what most schools already did voluntarily.
A UCL study timed to the ban finds 75% of pupils oppose blanket bans, saying phones help with safety and daily logistics, while teachers and parents overwhelmingly support them.
Beyond the classroom, AI is reshaping how leaders learn and think.
Cornell argues AI is no longer a technical niche but a strategic leadership multiplier, expanding how leaders see options and align talent and governance.
Funding, faith, and space round out the day.
BC's expanded disability funding eligibility has left some autistic children with less support, as parents report the new formula doesn't meet specific needs.
A federal judge blocked part of a Trump-era rule limiting student loans for nursing and health grad students, with the Education Department fighting to reinstate the caps.
A Kentucky church's Vacation Bible School reenacted a firing squad shooting the devil with airsoft rifles, drawing backlash for its violent depiction in front of children.
USC's shoebox satellite MAVERIC, built by over 60 students, will test autonomous spacecraft tech on a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch.
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