PHONE-FREE LEARNING
ACROSS TEXAS
HB 1481: QUICK AND EASY
We’re partnering with districts across Texas to meet the state’s phone-free guidelines—without the hassle.
Secure phone storage sized to your campuses
Training that sticks
A quote for easy submission and approval
For districts selected for funding (see TEA Grants Awarded page).
MILLIONS OF STUDENTS.
PROVEN RESULTS.
Teachers reclaim time. Students reconnect. Families notice the change.
After adopting the Yondr Program, campuses see sharper focus, stronger learning, and deeper connection—creating safer, healthier environments.
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
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
Real stories, expert insights, and Texas leadership shaping a phone-free future.
At a U.S. House hearing, Richardson ISD spotlighted results with Yondr; lawmakers across parties praised phone-free schools.
Yondr founder Graham Dugoni joins Bradley Swail’s “Texas Talks” to discuss HB 1481 and how phone-free schools build real-world social skills.
Starting Fall 2025, Texas public schools must restrict student device use during the instructional day—see what districts must do (TEA funding available).