New York City is officially going phone-free. Starting Fall 2025, all K–12 public schools must enforce bell-to-bell cellphone bans—backed by rollout funding. Learn what New York City Schools need to do, what exemptions apply, and how Yondr is helping schools stay compliant and focused.

Beginning Sept 18th, 2025, Texas public K–12 schools must ban student cellphone use during the school day—with state funding available to support secure storage. Here's what HB 1481 requires, and how districts can comply effectively and equitably with Yondr.

In a powerful episode of First Time Founders, Yondr founder Graham Dugoni discusses how the company addresses rising screen time habits and has built a global movement for focus and freedom.

Beginning Sept 1, 2025, Texas public K–12 schools must ban student cellphone use during the school day—with $20 million in state funding available to support secure storage. Here's what HB 1481 requires, and how districts can comply effectively and equitably with Yondr.

Missouri is poised to join the growing list of states adopting bell-to-bell cellphone bans in K–12 schools. Senate Bill 1481 requires all public districts and charters to implement distraction-free policies by the 2025–2026 school year. Here’s what schools need to know—and how Yondr is helping districts lead the way.

New York is officially going phone-free. Starting Fall 2025, all K–12 public schools must enforce bell-to-bell cellphone bans—backed by $13.5 million in rollout funding. Learn what districts need to do, what exemptions apply, and how Yondr is helping schools stay compliant and focused.

Alabama just passed one of the strongest phone-free school laws in the country. Starting Fall 2025, all public K–12 schools must implement bell-to-bell cellphone bans under the FOCUS Act. Learn what’s required, how schools are already seeing success, and how Yondr can help your district stay compliant—and thrive.

After going phone-free with the Yondr Phone-Free Schools Program, Richardson Independent School District (TX) reclaimed learning time, reduced suspensions, and boosted teacher retention. Their success became a Congressional wake-up call—spotlighted on Capitol Hill and sparking interest from 50+ Texas districts.

As concerns around student focus, mental health, and school safety grow, a national movement toward phone-free classrooms is gaining momentum. In this new blog series, Yondr tracks the latest state legislation, highlights early school results, and shares how districts are implementing bell-to-bell phone policies—with real impact. Explore where your state stands and what it means for the future of learning.

We're proud to announce that Sir Nick Gibb, one of the most influential education policymakers of the past two decades, has joined Yondr as a Strategic Adviser.

As Schools Minister under four Prime Ministers, Sir Nick helped shape modern UK education. His legacy includes the Phonics Screening Check, Multiplication Tables Check, and comprehensive reforms to the national curriculum, GCSEs, and A levels. Under his leadership, England climbed the global education rankings — rising to 4th in the PIRLS reading study and improving its standing in PISA mathematics from 17th to 11th.

Former superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman outlines the shift from outright bans to structured phone-free environments—and why today’s school leaders must act to protect focus and well-being.

In today’s digital world, people of all ages find themselves endlessly scrolling through negative news and distressing content. But why are teenagers particularly vulnerable to doomscrolling, and what can be done to help them break free?

To better understand the impact of doomscrolling on teens, let’s take a closer look at what it is, why it happens, and how it affects their well-being.

The AASA National Conference on Education 2025 brought together visionary leaders to shape the future of education. From groundbreaking innovations to transformative strategies, here are five key themes that stood out.

After just one month of implementing LAUSD’s cellphone policy, educators are reporting significant positive changes in classroom engagement and campus climate.

Phone Ban vs. Phone-Free: What’s the difference? Not all school phone policies are effective; some are too vague or difficult to enforce, making a clear, consistent policy—and program—essential. 

The most connected experiences often start by putting your phone away. At Yondr, we're redefining how we interact with technology to create more meaningful, present moments. Our CEO, Graham Dugoni, recently joined Kara Swisher on her podcast, On with Kara Swisher, to share the story behind our mission, its impact on schools and events, and the more profound philosophy of phone-free spaces.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Yondr has been named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 list! The list includes 200 groundbreaking inventions that are changing the ways we live, work, play, and think about what’s possible.

Many parents recognize the benefits of a phone-free education, but some have concerns over safety. In this blog, Yondr School Safety Partner Don Zesiger argues that a phone-free environment enhances safety by minimizing distractions that can impede effective responses and allowing staff and emergency personnel to effectively manage crises.