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Robeson County leaders review Yondr pouches to curb student phone use; state bills still pending
Summary
Superintendent presented reference materials and a Chatham County superintendent video endorsing the Yondr pouch system; board discussed pilot options and alternatives such as Velcro pouches while awaiting action by the state legislature.
Superintendent Dr. Freddie Williamson presented reference letters and a recorded endorsement from the Chatham County superintendent about the Yondr pouch system, a product designed to lock student cellphones during instructional time.
Dr. Williamson said the district’s intent is not to “take cell phones away from students,” but to give schools a way to secure phones while leaving devices on the student’s person. He told the board that two bills that would restrict classroom phone use are currently in…
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