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Just finished Netflix’s Adolescence? You’re not alone. The most talked-about Netflix series has sparked powerful conversations about teen mental health, screen addiction, and the long-term impact of growing up online. As these issues take center stage, many schools are taking action. The Yondr Phone-Free Schools Program is a proven, bell-to-bell solution that helps restore focus, improve safety and wellbeing, reduce behavioral referrals, and create space for real connection. Backed by schools in all 50 states and over 35 countries, we deliver what works. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3fqw6AZ #Adolescence

At United Charter High Schools in the Bronx, students are developing stronger in-person relationships while focusing more on learning. Yondr equips schools with everything they need to create phone-free environments where students can truly connect. "I just found myself interacting with the people at school more," shares senior George Ashun, who notes that reduced screen time has naturally carried into his after-school life. Students report stronger in-person connections and enhanced social skills—proving that sometimes less technology means more human connection. Watch the full CBS News segment here: https://hubs.la/Q03ftrqx0

One year ago, The Anxious Generation brought a national conversation into focus. To mark the anniversary, Yondr is partnering with Penguin Press to help schools take the next step toward phone-free, focused learning. Enter the Anxious Generation Anniversary Giveaway for a chance to win: • A Yondr Phone-Free Program for the school of your choice • A Yondr Home Tray • 5 copies of The Anxious Generation 👏 Congratulations to Jonathan Haidt on the one-year anniversary of this powerful and important book. Here’s to the movement it sparked — and the action it continues to inspire. https://hubs.la/Q03fpHwQ0

Summer camp planning is in full swing—have you considered going phone-free? At Muskoka Woods, an ACA-accredited overnight camp, thousands of campers and staff unplugged with Yondr—and the impact was clear. Camp Director Paul Cade saw firsthand that “Partnering with Yondr ensures our campers get the best experience possible—one filled with confidence, independence, and real connection.” Now is the time to plan your phone-free summer. Let’s make it happen: https://hubs.la/Q03fhy_D0

🚨 Key Themes from AASA #NCE2025 🚨 AASA's National Conference on Education explored the biggest opportunities and challenges in education today. Here’s what stood out: 📌 Strong Leadership in Uncertain Times – Superintendents must own their district's narrative to build trust. 📌 Prioritizing Well-Being – Student and staff mental health should always come first. 📌 AI in Education – Used wisely, it can support both students and educators. 📌 The Future of Public Schools – Equity and sustainability are non-negotiable. 📌 Tackling Digital Distraction – Phone-free schools are seeing real results. Written by Yondr Senior Advisor Dr. Peter Stiepleman, our latest blog post explores these themes in more detail. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q03fch8z0 AASA, The School Superintendents Association

Rolling Stone just confirmed what artists and audiences alike are feeling: phone-free shows hit different. “𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 100 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞… 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧.” Bob Dylan’s latest show was fully phone-free, powered by Yondr — and the difference was undeniable. No screens. No distractions. Just a legendary artist connecting with a fully present crowd: https://hubs.la/Q03dGjzz0

🎉 The Washington Post on Phone-Free Parties The Washington Post featured Yondr in a piece about the evolving social landscape and how our solution to distraction creates more meaningful gatherings. As our VP of External Affairs Sarah Leader noted: "It's not just about not having your phone... it's actually about what happens to everybody when everyone is truly there with the people in the room and not somewhere else. Sometimes that's where the beauty lives." We're proud to see 20% year-over-year growth in demand for Yondr at private events, as more people recognize the value of genuine, undistracted connection. Reach out to events@overyondr.com to have us host your next phone-free party.

Ghost is going phone-free on the Skeletour World Tour—and frontman Tobias Forge wouldn’t have it any other way. After using Yondr at their L.A. shows, he saw the impact firsthand: a louder crowd, a more electric atmosphere, and a concert experience that felt like time travel. 💬 "I wish it was like this all the time." Ghost is embracing the phone-free movement—and fans are in for something unforgettable. https://hubs.la/Q03dbCsX0

🎙️ Texas Talks Podcast with Graham Dugoni Yondr Founder and CEO Graham Dugoni recently joined Bradley Swail's "Texas Talks" podcast to discuss phone-free schools legislation and the social benefits of creating tech-free spaces for young people: "If we're talking about young people becoming ready for the workforce and jobs... we're going to need people who can have strong people skills, know how to talk, maintain eye contact, carry on conversation. These are muscles that have to be built, and the phone is not necessarily conducive to that." Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.la/Q03c-4kZ0

📱 The New York Times on Phone-Free School Days The New York Times just spotlighted Yondr partner district Schoharie Public Schools as a showpiece in Governor Hochul's push to ban phones in schools statewide. Superintendent David Blanchard introduced a bell-to-bell phone-free policy with the Yondr Phone-Free Schools Program in 2022. The results speak for themselves: "We found a transformative environment... Immediately we saw them talking to each other, engaged in conversation in the lunchroom." Now, Schoharie students are seeking guidance for in-person conflict resolution, and elective class enrollment is up. Initially resistant parents "came around when they realized that with the addiction broken, it became much easier to manage their children's digital lives at home." Read the full piece here: https://hubs.la/Q03cZzgJ0