In early 2025, Brazil officially turned into law its national restriction rules on cell phone use during school hours, sparking debates among educators, parents, and policymakers. While some see the move as a necessary step to reduce distractions and reclaim students’ attention, others question how such a policy plays out in diverse educational realities across the country. To explore the…

In this issue of New Routes, we look at how we, English teachers, are navigating the many forces that shape our work: technology, policy, curriculum, and learner needs. Whether it’s adapting coursebooks, teaching with or without smartphones, designing bilingual lessons, or introducing AI literacy to young learners, a common thread connects all…