YES to the phone ban, NO to Yondr pouches A bell-to-bell ban would be great progress.

Does anyone have any data on the effectiveness of Yondr pouches at enforcing a bell-to-bell phone ban, AS COMPARED WITH a rule that requires students to keep their phones in bags and out of sight? My take below; looking for studies. #phonefreeschools #yondr
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Wellbeing first! Schools across England are going phone-free, bringing calmer classrooms, better focus, stronger friendships, and improved mental health. Less screen time means more confidence, resilience and real-world connection.

#youthwellbeinguk #phonefreeschools

Let Students Lead Canada's Phone-Free Revolution — With Rules That Actually Hold On the National Day of Unplugging, the conversation shouldn’t stop at logging off. Young people need more support —and greater voice —in shaping how attention and technology are managed in schools.

On the National Day of Unplugging, the conversation shouldn’t stop at logging off.

When young people are empowered to lead conversations and reshape digital norms, schools can build healthier learning environments.

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New Jersey is the latest state to ban cellphones during the school day in grades K-12 The new law specifically requires the prohibition of non-academic uses of internet-connected devices - including phones - during the school day.

New Jersey just became the 21st state to implement #phonefreeschools for the entire school day! Thank you @govmurphy.bsky.social for seeing this bill through, and for everyone who worked to restore a healthier childhood and adolescence to New Jersey's kids!

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a woman in a red dress says " no phone " with her hands outstretched ALT: a woman in a red dress says " no phone " with her hands outstretched

Every state banning phones from schools proves one thing: We know they're hurting kids. Now act like it at home.
#PhoneFreeSchools #ActAtHome #StateBans #ParentAction

Smartphone Bans in Schools Are Suddenly Everywhere Are they making a difference?

Social media is the new smoking; smartphones the new cigarettes. My latest piece looks at the sudden popularity of banning phones in schools.
#phonefreeschools

A funny take on adapting to #phonefreeschools, from the Frisch School in NJ

Jonathan Haidt on Why Parents Should Delay Screen Use in Kids Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and author of “The Anxious Generation,” joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Ayesha Curry to discuss why delaying children’s use of screens is important...

On "Today with Jenna and Friends" about the benefits of #phonefreeschools www.today.com/video/jonath...

Very good news.

Hopefully will convince more schools - and Government to do the right thing.

#PhoneFreeSchools

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📢 Big news for the upcoming school year: we are updating our policy on cell phones and other mobile devices!

These changes go into effect this year. Stay tuned for more details about why this matters and how it supports student success!
#PhoneFreeSchools #FocusedLearning

Successful Phone-Free Schools: Hearing from Youth - edWeb Presented by Harveer Saini, Student at Dublin High School (CA), and Digital Civics Intern at #HalfTheStory Project; and Ally Phan, Student at the University of Washington, and Social Media Coordinator...

Free edWebinar for teachers and leaders in education! SUCCESSFUL PHONE-FREE SCHOOLS: HEARING FROM YOUTH, Monday, July 28, from 4:00-5:00pm EDT.#StudentVoices #phonefreeschools #edchat #mentalhealthmatters #educationmatters #edleadership #teenstakethemic #HalfTheStory
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Quebec to impose full ban on cellphones in schools | CBC News Quebec is moving ahead with a full ban on cellphones and other electronic devices in schools. The regulation will apply from the beginning to the end of the school day, including breaks.

⏫BIG NEWS: #Quebec is banning cellphones & electronic devices from schools!

That means nearly 2 million kids will soon get the benefits of #phonefreeschools 📵🏫

As the education minister says: "When there are no cellphones, young people talk" 🗣 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Fairplay Statement on New York Adopting Phone-Free School Policy - Fairplay FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2025 Contact: Ashwin Verghese 717 676 8584 ashwin@fairplayforkids.org  MEDIA ADVISORY Statement on New York Adopting...

Breakthrough moment: Gov. Hochul and state lawmakers agree to a robust, bell-to-bell #PhoneFreeSchools policy in New York! 📵🏫

As an org advocating to get phones out of schools, we welcome this announcement. Read our statement 📝 fairplayforkids.org/fairplay-sta...

Phone-Free Schools: Banning Phones to Protect Schoolchildren I count myself as one of the lucky ones to have grown up without the distraction of cell phones, social media, and the lure of the internet. That is why I am glad to see the growing movement to ban ce...

**This should be Nationwide.
#PhoneFreeSchools: Banning Phones to Protect Schoolchildren - American Thinker www.americanthinker.com/articles/202...

#USPOL #Education

Do phones in school ease anxiety, or do they enable harm? Get a clinical perspective from psychiatrist Allie Baker👩‍⚕️in the next Community of Practice session from the #PhoneFreeSchools Movement! Join the webinar April 8 at 12 ET 📵🏫
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨 @aftunion.bsky.social, @neatoday.bsky.social, @nysut.bsky.social, @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social and many others sign open letter calling for #PhoneFreeSchools now!

Learn more and read the letter from us & our partners the Phone-Free Schools Movement 📨 fairplayforkids.org/aft-nea-othe...

A new report by the
Education Department of South Australia
reports very encouraging results after their
first year of #phonefreeschools

Learn about our partners the #PhoneFreeSchools Movement's new Research Program with UNC Chapel Hill on evaluating & understanding the impacts of phone restrictions in schools 📵🏫

Join the Community of Practice Webinar March 4 at 12 ET! Register Now: forms.gle/fLefW4gBCCXg...

Please Governor, let's make #PhoneFreeSchools a reality in 2025.

Cellphones off ... then the students start crocheting | City Press The unchecked usage of cellphones can lead to a myriad of issues which is what has led to a number of schools taking the bold step to implement a mobile-free policy.

Cellphones off ... then the students start crocheting www.news24.com/citypress/ne... #PhoneFreeSchools

How to (and How NOT to) Mandate Phone-Free Schools A guide for legislatures looking to make their states’ schools phone-free, and not just during class time

🆕 Deb Schmill writes for Jonathan Haidt's Substack about the #phonefreeschools model legislation that The Becca Schmill Foundation drafted with help from Fairplay, the Phone-Free Schools Movement, The Anxious Generation & USC's Neely Center 📵🏫 www.afterbabel.com/p/how-to-and...

Welcoming Gov. Hochul’s ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Phone-Free School Proposal - Fairplay The Phone-Free Schools Movement and the children’s advocacy group Fairplay today welcomed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal for a “bell-to-bell” phone-free school policy across the state.

STATEMENT from Fairplay and the Phone-Free Schools Movement: Welcoming Gov. Hochul's ‘bell-to-bell’ #phonefreeschools proposal fairplayforkids.org/welcoming-go...

TRC Questions - Phone Free School

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Has your school implemented a phone-free policy? We want your feedback on its impact on social engagement, attention, and wellness. Fill out our quick survey 👇
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