NEW YORK SCHOOLS ARE PHONE-FREE
Yondr has been helping students thrive, distraction-free, for over a decade. More than one-third of New York public secondary schools have already unplugged and are reaping the benefits of phone-free learning with Yondr.
NEW YORK’S ONGOING BELL-TO-BELL LAW
New York is one of the largest states to mandate bell-to-bell cellphone restrictions in all public K–12 schools. The state has released rollout guidance—backed by funding and a fast-approaching deadline.
Get step-by-step instructions on how to access your district’s funding, what qualifies as compliant storage (including Yondr), and how existing partners can use the funds, too. All districts serving grades 7–12 are eligible.
PHONE-FREE FOCUS.
PROVEN RESULTS.
Millions of Students use Yondr Everyday.
We partner with thousands of schools across 48 countries.
Off-and-Away vs Bell-to-Bell
When phone policies rely on trust alone, enforcement breaks down. Schools that succeed create a clear, consistent system that works for everyone.
Off-and-Away on Your Own Fails
When students are just told to keep phones “off and away,” responsibility falls on individuals rather than a system—and the result is inconsistency and frustration.
Teachers become phone police: Educators are forced to monitor phones instead of focusing on instruction
Enforcement varies: Different teachers enforce the rule differently, creating confusion and loopholes
Students test boundaries: Without a visible system, students push limits and negotiate exceptions
Administrators absorb discipline escalations: What begins as a classroom distraction quickly turns into repeated referrals and administrative time
Bell-to-Bell with Yondr Succeeds
Successful phone-free schools remove ambiguity by implementing a simple, school-wide program supported by the entire community.
Tools: Yondr provides an array of tools that makes phone-free learning visible and consistent
Training and Support: Staff receive clear guidance on rollout, routines and ongoing best practices
Student education: Students learn the purpose and benefits of phone-free time
Family communication: Schools receive resources to explain the program and set expectations with families
Clear enforcement systems: A consistent structure eliminates guesswork and ensures fairness
OUR LEADING APPROACH
At Yondr, we believe the pouch is just one piece of the puzzle. The Yondr Phone-Free Schools Program is a bell-to-bell phone-free approach empowering educators to restore focus and foster meaningful connection among students wherever they learn and gather.
Based on 10+ years experience working with thousands of educators around the world, Yondr’s complete program delivers what works:
Clear, customized policy development to support consistent, school-wide implementation
Built-in training and onboarding for staff, students, and parents
Secure, durable pouches designed for daily use that let students keep phones—without the distractions
Fast, reliable unlocking infrastructure to support smooth operations
Ongoing strategic support to guarantee long-term success
Our unique, lockable pouch means students keep their phones, but cannot access them during the school day. Teachers no longer have to be the phone police, and pupils get a much needed 6-8 hour break from digital distractions.
MEET YOUR NEW YORK TEAM
JOE DESANCTIS
Account Executive | Upstate New York
BROOKE FERA
Account Executive | New York City & Long Island
EDDIE WILK
Regional Manager | New York
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