How much of an impact are cell phones having on students’ academic performance, mental health, and social skills? Check out the latest research data on digital overload among young people, how phone-free schools are gaining momentum, and why educators are turning to Yondr for solutions.

To boost student learning and mental health, Oregon is implementing a mandatory bell-to-bell cell phone ban in K-12 schools. Here's what the executive order requires and how secure, locking phone pouches from Yondr are helping schools make the transition.

Phone-free legislation is now in effect in all Utah public schools. Learn what districts need to know and how Yondr helps schools enforce new requirements with ease.

As more districts recognize the transformative power of distraction-free learning, Yondr has become a partner of choice for schools across the United States. Local and national news coverage points to how Yondr’s secure, patented phone pouches are driving measurable results.

California's Phone-Free School Act (AB 3216) requires all public and charter schools to implement phone-limiting policies by July 1, 2026, with state funding potentially available through learning recovery grants.

Starting July 2025, all Oklahoma public schools must enforce a full-day cellphone ban under Senate Bill 139. Learn what the law requires, how long it lasts, and how Yondr helps districts go phone-free with clarity and confidence.

Now in effect, Florida's new "bell-to-bell" legislation expands the state's 2023 phone restrictions, requiring elementary and middle schools to prohibit wireless device use all day. High schools continue classroom restrictions with select pilot programs testing full-day policies. Here's what HB1105 requires.

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.