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Newport‑Mesa trustees hear positive mid‑pilot results for Yondr pouch at Corona del Mar
Summary
District presenters told the board that a Yondr pouch pilot at Corona del Mar middle school showed high teacher approval and parent support, reported improvements in social interaction and fewer phone‑related discipline incidents; trustees discussed phased expansion and exceptions for medical needs.
Deputy Superintendent Carrie Torres presented mid‑pilot data for a Yondr cellphone pouch program at Corona del Mar, saying the district started the pilot to "improve learning and really increase engagement and decrease the disruptions on campus" and that initial feedback has been encouraging.
Torres told the board the pilot was authorized earlier this year and that CDM site leaders and a school‑site council helped design implementation. She said parent survey results showed roughly 70% approval and that teachers also reported strong effects: "almost 88% of teachers surveyed…
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