Gridlocks occur on NIS roads due to extensive use of smartphones

In a shocking turn of events, a stampede occurred at one branch of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) in Astana, Kazakhstan. The incident, which took place recently, has raised concerns among parents and education enthusiasts alike.

According to reports, the stampede was caused by students being required to surrender their smartphones before classes. This requirement, it seems, led to a queue of students wanting to retrieve their phones, causing the unfortunate incident.

Photos and videos of the stampede have been shared on social media, providing a grim snapshot of the chaos that ensued. However, the search results do not contain information about the name of the school principal involved in the tragic event.

It is important to note that the incident involved students of NIS schools in Astana. The school's press service has confirmed that the incident occurred at only one branch of NIS schools.

The press service also issued a statement regarding the incident. In the statement, they emphasized that the incident was isolated and that the school administration has taken necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The statement was issued to address the information circulating on social media about the incident.

Kazakhstan introduced a legislative ban on the use of smartphones by students during classes in February 2021. This ban, it appears, was aimed at reducing distractions and improving the learning process. The Minister of Education and Science, Ganymede Beisenbayev, had emphasized in December 2023 that smartphones distract children from the learning process.

Interestingly, a pilot project to limit the use of smartphones during learning has been in place in some NIS schools for some time. This suggests that the school was already taking steps to address the issue of smartphone usage in the classroom.

In the aftermath of the incident, the focus now shifts to ensuring the safety and well-being of the students. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of proper management and execution of such policies. As more information becomes available, we will continue to update you on this developing story.