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We all want what’s best for Colorado students. <\/strong>That’s why we’re launching our work advocating for cell phone-free policies in schools across the state, and we need you to join us.<\/a>  Last year, we worked alongside policymakers, parents, and educators to pass legislation<\/a> requiring school districts to develop policies addressing cell phones in schools. Since then, our team has continued listening to educators and families and digging into the research about phone-free schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The research is clear:<\/strong> <\/a>phone-free schools give students an extra hour of learning daily, reduce bullying, and create space for authentic peer connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phones are designed to distract\u2014kids deserve classrooms designed for learning.<\/strong> Schools across the country, and in Colorado, are adopting \u201cbell-to-bell\u201d phone-free policies with remarkable results: students report less anxiety, teachers see improved engagement, and academic performance improves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bell-to-bell phone free policies are about creating environments where all kids have the chance to focus and grow. \u00a0We know parents want to stay connected to their children during the school day\u2014and that matters. Schools with phone-free policies have successfully worked to balance safety and communication, with office phones and clear protocols for emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take the Pledge to learn more about Phone-free schools<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We all want what’s best for Colorado students. That’s why we’re launching our work advocating for cell phone-free policies in schools across the state, and we need you to join us.  Last year, we worked alongside policymakers, parents, and educators to pass legislation requiring school districts to develop policies addressing cell phones in schools. 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