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Midyear review: Washoe County's Phone Away, Learn Today pilot shows staff support, mixed student perceptions
Summary
District staff reported midyear findings from the Phone Away, Learn Today pilot: staff largely view it as beneficial and say instructional distractions decreased, while student survey data showed divergent perceptions and some concerns about enforcement and technology readiness.
Washoe County School District staff presented a midyear update on the districtwide Phone Away, Learn Today pilot on April 22, reporting early evidence that staff view the initiative positively while students remain more divided on the policy’s effects.
The pilot, launched in January, aims to reduce classroom distraction by standardizing practices for student personal electronic devices and providing phone-storage units and social-emotional lesson supports. The district also rolled out a teacher toolkit, front-office training and plans for a broader launch in fall 2025.
Director of Research and Evaluation Dr. Laura Davidson and chief academic officer Donna Angotti summarized survey results…
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