On Monday, during the return to classes, Mario Delgado, Secretary of Public Education, announced that 81% of the 565,396 teachers consulted favored restricting the use of devices in classrooms. ^[1] The Mexican Ministry of Public Education (SEP) is working on new guidelines to regulate the use of cell phones and other devices in schools following a consultation with over 565,000 teachers. ^[2] The announcement followed a consultation where 81% of over 565,000 teachers surveyed supported establishing rules to guarantee safe and pedagogical use of technology. ^[3] A new law in France prohibits students from carrying mobile phones in high schools (Lycées) starting September 1, 2026. ^[4] According to the results, nearly 40% of teachers detected that students bring cell phones to school and 24% reported the presence of smartwatches. ^[5] The survey found that 48% of teachers consider that cell phones make it difficult to maintain student attention, while 38% stated they interrupt school activities. ^[6] The consultation took place during the Intensive Technical School Council, involving 565,396 teachers who reported on their experiences with electronic devices in classrooms. ^[7] A study by the UNESCO organization from March 2026 reported that over half of all countries have banned mobile phones from schools. ^[8] Mobile phones were already banned in primary and middle schools in France prior to this new high school regulation. ^[9] David Auris Villegas argues that continuing to precarize university teachers weakens their role and endangers the future of higher education. ^[10] The UNESCO 2026 report states that 65% of countries legally guarantee academic freedom, but 34 countries show setbacks in academic freedom. ^[11]