Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in the classroom
In 2023, the Swedish government mandated a return to traditional education methods, emphasizing reading and writing skills in early grades. Physical books are being reintroduced into classrooms, and students will learn to write by hand, while schools will implement a cellphone ban.
undark.org
7 min
4/2/2026
Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in the classroom
In 2023, the Swedish government mandated a return to traditional education methods, emphasizing reading and writing skills in early grades. Physical books are being reintroduced into classrooms, and students will learn to write by hand, while schools will implement a cellphone ban.
undark.org
7 min
4/2/2026
Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in the classroom
In 2023, the Swedish government mandated a return to traditional education methods, emphasizing reading and writing skills in early grades. Physical books are being reintroduced into classrooms, and students will learn to write by hand, while schools will implement a cellphone ban.
undark.org
7 min
4/2/2026
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