PHONE FREE SCHOOLS MOVEMENT

Restore Focus.
Reclaim Joy.
Renew Connections.

Our students deserve an education free of designed addiction. Without screens, they're free to think deeply, collaborate meaningfully, and experience confidence that comes from genuine connection and undivided attention.

Group of students with one female teacher
As seen in

With Phones in Schools, Growth Comes Second

Every day, phones hijack your students' attention and well-being. We make going phone-free simple with proven systems that help schools reclaim the classroom. When phones power off, minds power on.

A picture of students on their phones
Pie graph icon
95
%

of teachers agree that phones are harming students' mental health.

3 bars icon
1 in 3

teens are exposed to pornography at school.

Phone Icon
237

notifications come in a day for most students, many during class.

Statistic of cheating graph
35
%

of students use phones to cheat.

Image of a boy with a backpack
95%

of teachers say social media and phones are the primary cause of anxiety and depression in K-12 schools.

of teens say they’ve been exposed to pornography during the school day.

237

Number of notifications +50% of kids get per day. 23% occur during school.

35%

of teens admit to using their phones to cheat.

Join the Movement!

Phone-Free Schools Benefit Everyone

Graduate Icon

Students

Arrow Icon

Improved focus, mental health, and social interactions.

Apple icon

Teachers

Arrow Icon

Fewer disruptions, stronger engagement, and a better teaching environment.

Two people icon

Parents

Arrow Icon

Peace of mind knowing their children are in a supportive learning space.

OVERVIEW

What Does Phone-Free Actually Mean?

It's simple: personal devices stay off and secured during school hours. Phones, smartwatches, earbuds are all safely stored from the first bell to the last bell. This creates clear boundaries that help students focus on learning and connecting with each other.

All Day Coverage

Consistent engagement throughout the day

In class, between classes, at lunch; whenever students are on campus during school hours, devices stay secured. No confusion, no exceptions needed.

Secured, Not Just Silent

Truly out of reach

Devices are powered off and kept where students can't access them. Not hidden in backpacks or on silent, but properly set aside.

Families Stay Connected

Parents can reach students through the office for anything important; the same reliable system that worked for generations of healthy kids. Students can still make calls when they need to.

Girl with Anxiety because of phone

Why Should Phones Be Away All Day?

Because the benefits are limited when phones are only away during class.

The benefits

When Phones Are Only Off Limits in the Classroom:

Icon

Academic outcomes improve

Phones interrupt learning, memory retention, & memory recall.
Icon

Less cheating

35% of students admit to using their cell phones to cheat.
The benefits

When Phones Are Off Limits All Day:

Icon

Kids Learn Outside the classroom, too!

Engagement among peers at recess, between classes, and at lunch is essential for developing social and emotional skills.
Icon

Mid-class absenteeism decreases

Students using trips to the restroom to access phones has become a major problem for teachers.
Icon

Mental health improves

It gives students roughly seven hours away from social media, which is linked to higher anxiety and depression with heavy use.
Icon

More focused and productive classes

Removing access between periods reduces task switching, so students can refocus faster when the lesson starts.
Icon

Teacher morale goes up

Teachers stop policing devices and get back time and energy for teaching and engaging students.
Icon

Kids learn independence

This gives students a safe space to solve problems & build confidence without constant parent contact.
Icon

Safety improves

There’s a dramatic decrease in discipline referrals, cyberbullying, physical fights, and privacy violations.

Schools are seeing results.

“Student engagement is up, discipline referrals are down, and teacher satisfaction with the phone-free policy is off the charts.”

Superintendent, TX
A star icon
Sun Icon

How to create a Phone Free School:

You don’t have to be perfect. Start where you are; we’ll meet you there with resources, guidance, and community.

Pick your starting point

Choose what fits today.

- Teachers and Parents: download the Ambassador Toolkit, join the Ambassador Program, join our community
- School Administrators: download the Administrator Toolkit, join our community
- Anyone: sign up for the newsletter, join our community

1
How to start book
Get your community ready

Invite people into the “why.”

- Share a one-page explainer (found in our toolkits) or a short note with leadership
- Explore storage options that fit your campus
- Join our Q and As to get the answers you need

2
Teacher with parents at the school
Launch with clarity

Make the day simple and consistent.

- Set a clear bell-to-bell expectation
- Demonstrate the storage routine in homeroom, first period, wherever makes sense
- Support staff and students during as they adjust

3
A girl raising her hand
Keep momentum

Learn, adjust, and celebrate together.

- Check in with your school to see how things are going
- Share early wins, answer questions
- Receive ongoing support from us - we’re in this together

4
A group of parents high-fiving

Powerful Resource Hubs

Guides, templates, and support tailored for your role
A group of parents
parents, teachers, & community
Advocates
Rally support and move your school to phone-free, bell-to-bell.
Learn More
Two advocates
principals & superintendents
Administrators
Step-by-step toolkits and templates to guide implementation.
Learn More
A group of legislators
policymakers & elected officials
Legislators
Research and model language to craft effective phone-free policy.
Learn More

Take the Next Step

We have the tools to help make Phone-Free Schools a reality.