Join the Movement for Cell Phone-free schools
Better focus. Real friendships. Academic success. It starts with phone-free schools.
We all want what’s best for our children. We want them to succeed academically, develop healthy relationships, and build the skills they need for a bright future.
The research is clear: phone-free schools give students an extra hour of learning daily, reduce bullying, and create space for authentic peer connections.
Phones are designed to distract—kids deserve classrooms designed for learning.
Schools across the country, and in Colorado, are adopting “bell-to-bell” phone-free policies with remarkable results: students report less anxiety, teachers see improved engagement, and academic performance improves.
Colorado has an opportunity right now. New legislation requires every district to develop cell phone policies for schools. This is our moment to ensure those policies prioritize student wellbeing and academic success. Will you join us in advocating for phone-free schools across Colorado?

PHONE-FREE SCHOOLS MOVEMENT MODEL DEFINITION
A phone-free school has a “first bell to last bell” policy that requires all personal electronic devices (cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, AirPods, fitness trackers, and Bluetooth connected headphones, etc.) are turned off, securely stored away (like in a backpack or locker), and inaccessible for the entire school day.

Learn more
Research:
Student Phones, School Bans, and Youth Mental Health
Scientific American: Do Phone Bans Help Students Perform Better in School?
Compilation of Studies: The Effects of Phone-Free Schools
Read:
The Case for Phone Free Schools, Jon Haidt
Education Week: A Researcher Studied a High School’s Cellphone Ban. Here’s What She Found
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