Reason #1: Less Bullying

Schools with effective phone-free policies report less bullying and fewer behavioral incidents (meaning happier students and less work for teachers).

Reason #2: Less Distraction

Removing phones in schools is a simple way to dial in better student focus and participation.

Reason #3: Better Academic Outcomes

Removing phones from schools has been shown to increase test scores significantly.

Reason #4: More Connection

Kids need connection and the space to develop social skills, empathy, and relationships. Without phones in schools, the space for these developmental imperatives grows exponentially.

Reason #5: Happier School Communities

Schools with phone-free policies report being happier and calmer. Hear what one Principal reports on his recent phone-free rollout here.

Myth #1: “Parents won’t like this.”

Wrong—as much as 82% of parents would prefer a phone-free school environment for their kids.

Myth #2: “In the case of an active shooter event, students need their phones.”

Cell phones in the hands of responsible educators may help during an active shooter event; however, school security experts agree that students with cell phones in these same events can actually make schools less safe.