The goal of the Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project is to support efforts in states across the country to enact strong, first bell to last bell, phone- and personal electronic device-free policies. 

 

Related Resource Pages: 

• Advocacy Resources

• FAQs

• ​Getting Community Buy-In

• Phone Storage Ideas

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Children learn best in an environment where they feel safe and are free from constant distractions. ​

 

The introduction of phones and other personal devices in school environments has disrupted children's academic and social development. Teachers have witnessed the impact on student focus and learning first-hand. A National Education Association poll found that 83% of teachers support a ban on all-day phone use. https://www.nea.org/resource-library/impact-social-media-and-personal-devices-mental-health

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When schools implement bell-to-bell phone and personal device-free environments, students thrive (improvements in academics, mental health, and social cohesion). This leads to a safer school environment - a break from cyberbullying and other online harm - will improve children’s mental health and social development, and will allow school leaders/administrators/staff more time to focus on more important work.​​​

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Join us on any Wednesday at Noon EST for our Community of Practice Discussions.

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