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This is the sort of reaction I’d expect from someone having their phone taken away who really needs their phone taken away.

Not to diminish your fear of dogs, but that hardly seems like the core point to discuss about such a hugely consequential policy.

Many kids walk around on their own, and phone is absolutely essential communication tool.

School simply has no right to interfere here.

It is all to create a focused learning environment

Do you have personal experience with this or something? Seems like a rather specific fear.

Wherever this is, sounds like the kids should just carry guns instead.

An assault rifle, a sidearm, at least two grenades and full body armour.

"Many schools", is this a problem in Greenwich? If not, your concern isn't applicable.

Off leash running the halls and attacking kids though? Show the dog attacks in Greenwich schools if you want to be taken seriously.