Commissioner McDonald says he is “deeply concerned about children's digital diet. The Governor was very ahead of this. I think it's really important we got the cell phone ban." Take a look at Governor Kathy Hochul’s phone-free schools law: nysdoh.info/PhoneFreeSchools
September 25, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Commissioner McDonald says he is “deeply concerned about children's digital diet. The Governor was very ahead of this. I think it's really important we got the cell phone ban." Take a look at Governor Kathy Hochul’s phone-free schools law: nysdoh.info/PhoneFreeSchools
What happens when students go phone-free for the entire school day?
They reconnect, face real social challenges, and rebuild essential human skills. A powerful lesson from Your Attention, Please.
Listen: bit.ly/3UQicB6
#PhoneFreeSchools #YouthMentalHealth
They reconnect, face real social challenges, and rebuild essential human skills. A powerful lesson from Your Attention, Please.
Listen: bit.ly/3UQicB6
#PhoneFreeSchools #YouthMentalHealth
September 7, 2026 at 11:18 PM
What happens when students go phone-free for the entire school day?
They reconnect, face real social challenges, and rebuild essential human skills. A powerful lesson from Your Attention, Please.
Listen: bit.ly/3UQicB6
#PhoneFreeSchools #YouthMentalHealth
They reconnect, face real social challenges, and rebuild essential human skills. A powerful lesson from Your Attention, Please.
Listen: bit.ly/3UQicB6
#PhoneFreeSchools #YouthMentalHealth
We have awarded a £2,000 grant to Wilmslow High School to help with the introduction of a secure phone pouch system.
The full story can be read at:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/phone-free-w...
#CommunityGrants #Funding #Phonefreeschools #Wilmslow #WilmslowTownCouncil
The full story can be read at:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/phone-free-w...
#CommunityGrants #Funding #Phonefreeschools #Wilmslow #WilmslowTownCouncil
Grant awarded to support a Phone-free school day at Wilmslow High School
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk
July 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
We have awarded a £2,000 grant to Wilmslow High School to help with the introduction of a secure phone pouch system.
The full story can be read at:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/phone-free-w...
#CommunityGrants #Funding #Phonefreeschools #Wilmslow #WilmslowTownCouncil
The full story can be read at:
www.wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk/phone-free-w...
#CommunityGrants #Funding #Phonefreeschools #Wilmslow #WilmslowTownCouncil
For our final quote, we hear from another involved parent in the movement to end phones in schools. Milagros discussed with us her perception of the changes young people are facing, her hopes for her son's future, and her involvement in #PhoneFreeSchools. #BellToBell #CoPolitics
June 30, 2026 at 4:55 PM
For our final quote, we hear from another involved parent in the movement to end phones in schools. Milagros discussed with us her perception of the changes young people are facing, her hopes for her son's future, and her involvement in #PhoneFreeSchools. #BellToBell #CoPolitics
Lesley is the parent of a student, and an active community member in her son’s school district. She said, “I do think it’s healthy to create spaces for kids to grow unfiltered, and unrecorded, and unmeasured."
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #CoPolitics #DenverPublicSchools
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #CoPolitics #DenverPublicSchools
June 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Lesley is the parent of a student, and an active community member in her son’s school district. She said, “I do think it’s healthy to create spaces for kids to grow unfiltered, and unrecorded, and unmeasured."
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #CoPolitics #DenverPublicSchools
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #CoPolitics #DenverPublicSchools
In one of our Unplug. Plug In. videos, we feature expertise from child psychiatrist, Dr. Anastasia Klott. In addition to serving the emotional and behavioral needs of the students in her district, she is also a parent herself. #PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #DenverPublicSchools
June 25, 2026 at 4:15 PM
In one of our Unplug. Plug In. videos, we feature expertise from child psychiatrist, Dr. Anastasia Klott. In addition to serving the emotional and behavioral needs of the students in her district, she is also a parent herself. #PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #DenverPublicSchools
As Mr. Alonzo, with Denver Public Schools, put it best, “This is a school culture.” It’s a community effort, and we appreciate all voices who advocate on behalf of healthier schools!
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #CoPolitics #DenverPublicSchools
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #CoPolitics #DenverPublicSchools
June 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM
As Mr. Alonzo, with Denver Public Schools, put it best, “This is a school culture.” It’s a community effort, and we appreciate all voices who advocate on behalf of healthier schools!
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #CoPolitics #DenverPublicSchools
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #CoPolitics #DenverPublicSchools
Did you know... It takes an average of 20 minutes to refocus after a distraction?!
It shouldn't be teachers vs. phones. 📵📚
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #StudentWellbeing #ScreenTime #Colorado #PublicHealth
It shouldn't be teachers vs. phones. 📵📚
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #StudentWellbeing #ScreenTime #Colorado #PublicHealth
June 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Did you know... It takes an average of 20 minutes to refocus after a distraction?!
It shouldn't be teachers vs. phones. 📵📚
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #StudentWellbeing #ScreenTime #Colorado #PublicHealth
It shouldn't be teachers vs. phones. 📵📚
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #StudentWellbeing #ScreenTime #Colorado #PublicHealth
We surveyed 1,300+ likely Colorado primary voters and... Bipartisan support exists! On phones in schools: 78% Dems + 84% Republicans support a ban. On youth mental health as a top priority for the next Governor: 85% Dems + 70% Republicans agree. #PhoneFreeSchools #Copolitics
June 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We surveyed 1,300+ likely Colorado primary voters and... Bipartisan support exists! On phones in schools: 78% Dems + 84% Republicans support a ban. On youth mental health as a top priority for the next Governor: 85% Dems + 70% Republicans agree. #PhoneFreeSchools #Copolitics
Why is Jake happy today? 😊 Denver Public Schools just unanimously voted for a bell-to-bell cellphone ban starting this August. 🎉 We’re going to keep working to get even more districts to follow Denver's lead!
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #Colorado
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #Colorado
June 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Why is Jake happy today? 😊 Denver Public Schools just unanimously voted for a bell-to-bell cellphone ban starting this August. 🎉 We’re going to keep working to get even more districts to follow Denver's lead!
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #Colorado
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #Colorado
It shouldn't be teachers vs. phones. 📵📚 Teachers should be focused on teaching — not competing with screens for their students' attention. That's why we support phone-free schools in Colorado. Check out unplugplugin.org.
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #PublicHealth
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #PublicHealth
June 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
It shouldn't be teachers vs. phones. 📵📚 Teachers should be focused on teaching — not competing with screens for their students' attention. That's why we support phone-free schools in Colorado. Check out unplugplugin.org.
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #PublicHealth
#PhoneFreeSchools #HealthierUnited #PublicHealth
We asked what our experts, educators, and parents would say to school leaders considering phone free schools... Their advice? Do it!
The educational gains and social outcomes are worth any potential challenges.
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell
The educational gains and social outcomes are worth any potential challenges.
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell
June 3, 2026 at 9:42 PM
We asked what our experts, educators, and parents would say to school leaders considering phone free schools... Their advice? Do it!
The educational gains and social outcomes are worth any potential challenges.
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell
The educational gains and social outcomes are worth any potential challenges.
#PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell
🎙️New episode of Wooden Teeth!
Jake sits down with Casey Mock, Senior Policy Director of Anxious Generation to tackle a question that's sparking debate across the country: should phones be banned in the classroom?👉 Link in bio!
#WoodenTeeth #PhoneFreeSchools #AnxiousGeneration
Jake sits down with Casey Mock, Senior Policy Director of Anxious Generation to tackle a question that's sparking debate across the country: should phones be banned in the classroom?👉 Link in bio!
#WoodenTeeth #PhoneFreeSchools #AnxiousGeneration
June 3, 2026 at 4:20 AM
🎙️New episode of Wooden Teeth!
Jake sits down with Casey Mock, Senior Policy Director of Anxious Generation to tackle a question that's sparking debate across the country: should phones be banned in the classroom?👉 Link in bio!
#WoodenTeeth #PhoneFreeSchools #AnxiousGeneration
Jake sits down with Casey Mock, Senior Policy Director of Anxious Generation to tackle a question that's sparking debate across the country: should phones be banned in the classroom?👉 Link in bio!
#WoodenTeeth #PhoneFreeSchools #AnxiousGeneration
New #HealthierColorado poll: bipartisan support for phone-free schools, strong agreement on youth mental health, and some surprising presidential faves (and unfaves) for both parties. #copolitics #PhoneFreeSchools
June 2, 2026 at 9:06 PM
New #HealthierColorado poll: bipartisan support for phone-free schools, strong agreement on youth mental health, and some surprising presidential faves (and unfaves) for both parties. #copolitics #PhoneFreeSchools
What will students get back when phones get removed from the school day? Without constant distraction, there is more opportunity for social-emotional learning, community development, and education.
Take action at: unplugplugin.org.
#PhoneFreeSchools
Take action at: unplugplugin.org.
#PhoneFreeSchools
June 1, 2026 at 9:33 PM
What will students get back when phones get removed from the school day? Without constant distraction, there is more opportunity for social-emotional learning, community development, and education.
Take action at: unplugplugin.org.
#PhoneFreeSchools
Take action at: unplugplugin.org.
#PhoneFreeSchools
A child psychiatrist on phones in schools: they're addictive by design, damaging to attention, & one notification costs 20 minutes of focus. CO schools must set phone policies by 7/1. Make sure yours is a strong one. unplugplugin.org #PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #copolitics
May 28, 2026 at 3:11 PM
A child psychiatrist on phones in schools: they're addictive by design, damaging to attention, & one notification costs 20 minutes of focus. CO schools must set phone policies by 7/1. Make sure yours is a strong one. unplugplugin.org #PhoneFreeSchools #BellToBell #copolitics
Can the real world compete with smartphones for our kids' attention?
The Anxious Generation was sparked by Jonathan Haidt's best-selling book of the same name, and aspires to advance four new norms to rewire childhood. #belltobell #phonefreeschools @woodenteethpod.bsky.social
The Anxious Generation was sparked by Jonathan Haidt's best-selling book of the same name, and aspires to advance four new norms to rewire childhood. #belltobell #phonefreeschools @woodenteethpod.bsky.social
May 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Can the real world compete with smartphones for our kids' attention?
The Anxious Generation was sparked by Jonathan Haidt's best-selling book of the same name, and aspires to advance four new norms to rewire childhood. #belltobell #phonefreeschools @woodenteethpod.bsky.social
The Anxious Generation was sparked by Jonathan Haidt's best-selling book of the same name, and aspires to advance four new norms to rewire childhood. #belltobell #phonefreeschools @woodenteethpod.bsky.social
When her son's middle school went phone-free, Lesley had questions. What parents on the other side of the transition describe about #PhoneFreeSchools less anxiety, more connection, stronger community. Get YOUR questions answered at unplugplugin.org #BellToBell #copolitics
May 22, 2026 at 7:37 PM
When her son's middle school went phone-free, Lesley had questions. What parents on the other side of the transition describe about #PhoneFreeSchools less anxiety, more connection, stronger community. Get YOUR questions answered at unplugplugin.org #BellToBell #copolitics
Student success increases dramatically without distracting devices. That's why Healthier United is helping to promote these policies across the US, starting in Colorado! #PhoneFreeSchools #copolitics #StudentHealth
May 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Student success increases dramatically without distracting devices. That's why Healthier United is helping to promote these policies across the US, starting in Colorado! #PhoneFreeSchools #copolitics #StudentHealth
Phone-free schools are coming to Colorado by July 1st! HB25-1135 mandates disctricts in the state define, adopt, and implement policy related to the use of personal devices in schools. This is a big win for public health, and we'll be discussing more about it soon! #PhoneFreeSchools #copolitics
May 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Phone-free schools are coming to Colorado by July 1st! HB25-1135 mandates disctricts in the state define, adopt, and implement policy related to the use of personal devices in schools. This is a big win for public health, and we'll be discussing more about it soon! #PhoneFreeSchools #copolitics
Only 26 states have fully removed phones from the classroom. When they do, anxiety drops, students focus, and teachers can actually teach. Colorado's in--Healthier United is working to get the rest of the country there. Where does your state stand? Link in bio.
#PhoneFreeSchools #copolitics
#PhoneFreeSchools #copolitics
May 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Only 26 states have fully removed phones from the classroom. When they do, anxiety drops, students focus, and teachers can actually teach. Colorado's in--Healthier United is working to get the rest of the country there. Where does your state stand? Link in bio.
#PhoneFreeSchools #copolitics
#PhoneFreeSchools #copolitics
I have begun work on a project to help support schools to practically implement proper phone free policies - using cash taken from criminals to help support improving behaviour and outcomes in our schools.
More news coming soon...
#phonefreeschools
More news coming soon...
#phonefreeschools
April 22, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I have begun work on a project to help support schools to practically implement proper phone free policies - using cash taken from criminals to help support improving behaviour and outcomes in our schools.
More news coming soon...
#phonefreeschools
More news coming soon...
#phonefreeschools
Does anyone have any data on the effectiveness of Yondr pouches at enforcing a bell-to-bell phone ban, AS COMPARED WITH a rule that requires students to keep their phones in bags and out of sight? My take below; looking for studies. #phonefreeschools #yondr
www.activevoice.us/p/yes-to-the...
www.activevoice.us/p/yes-to-the...
YES to the phone ban, NO to Yondr pouches
A bell-to-bell ban would be great progress.
www.activevoice.us
April 3, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Does anyone have any data on the effectiveness of Yondr pouches at enforcing a bell-to-bell phone ban, AS COMPARED WITH a rule that requires students to keep their phones in bags and out of sight? My take below; looking for studies. #phonefreeschools #yondr
www.activevoice.us/p/yes-to-the...
www.activevoice.us/p/yes-to-the...
Wellbeing first! Schools across England are going phone-free, bringing calmer classrooms, better focus, stronger friendships, and improved mental health. Less screen time means more confidence, resilience and real-world connection.
#youthwellbeinguk #phonefreeschools
#youthwellbeinguk #phonefreeschools
March 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Wellbeing first! Schools across England are going phone-free, bringing calmer classrooms, better focus, stronger friendships, and improved mental health. Less screen time means more confidence, resilience and real-world connection.
#youthwellbeinguk #phonefreeschools
#youthwellbeinguk #phonefreeschools