Discover how The Why Collective and Yondr are transforming immersive art in New York City by creating truly phone-free, distraction-free environments. Their new partnership enhances the acclaimed MIXT: A Living Gallery experience with analog creativity, deeper connection, and full presence.

New data from Yondr’s 2024–2025 Reflection Survey shows that schools implementing phone-free policies saw major gains in student engagement, classroom behavior, and teacher satisfaction within the first year. As momentum grows nationwide for phone-free learning environments, the findings highlight how structured, bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions can transform school culture and improve outcomes for both students and educators.

School leaders are rethinking phones during the school day—not to cut off communication, but to reduce chaos. This practitioner-led Q&A unpacks how phone-free policies can steady emergencies, lower bullying pressure, make lunch and hallways feel safer, and bring attention back to learning.

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.

Yondr has transformed live entertainment with its signature phone-free experience — securing over 20 million devices across 10,000 events worldwide. From Dave Chappelle to Paul McCartney, artists trust Yondr’s lockable pouches to create real, in-the-moment connections between performers and fans. Founded by Graham Dugoni in 2014, Yondr has become the creative standard for authentic, distraction-free experiences that bring audiences back to what truly matters: being present.

Phones are a major classroom distraction—but what if schools didn’t have to compete with them at all? Explore how Yondr’s phone-free approach acts as a powerful Tier 1 intervention under the MTSS framework, improving student focus, teacher morale, and school culture.

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.

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.