
Ohio Educators: Lead the Way in Education
From Akron to Cleveland to Columbus, Ohio schools are locking up distractions and unlocking student potential with the Yondr Phone-Free Schools Program.
The Ohio State Senate recently passed Senate Bill 158, legislation that would limit personal phone use in classrooms statewide. School leaders across the state have already taken proactive steps to create distraction-free environments—and Yondr is helping them lead the way.
We have helped schools in all 50 states create learning environments where students thrive and teachers breathe easier.
Thousands of schools use Yondr every day. Why not yours?
POLICY MOMENTUM IN OHIO
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.
MILLIONS OF
STUDENTS USE
YONDR EVERY DAY
The Impact is Clear
ENHANCED STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Minimize distractions in the classroom and promote student engagement by eliminating the use of devices.
IMPROVED CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Teachers regain control of their classroom and foster more positive relationships with their students.
BETTER STAFF RETENTION
Yondr has been instrumental in retaining school staff and cultivating a more pleasant work environment.
IMPROVED SAFETY AND SECURITY
Students cannot use their devices for unauthorized activities or inappropriate content.
SUSTAINABLE RESULTS
Our solutions are tailored to the specific needs of each school, and our partners choose us for our instant results.




TESTIMONIALS
"83% of staff believed students were more engaged due to the policy. Colerain HS saw a 62% drop in physical confrontations. Northwest HS saw a 50% drop."
— Northwest Local School District, Cincinnati
"We’re seeing an improvement overall in student behavior. We’ve had very little pushback from students or parents.”
— Amy Gayheart, Assistant Superintendent, Fairborn City Schools
"By the end, you'll definitely see the benefits—more engaged students who are focused on work and who are interacting more with each other."
— Student, Northwest Local School District