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Weaver Middle School rolls out ‘Yonder’ phone pouches to curb classroom distractions
Summary
Weaver Middle School staff described a districtwide rollout of barcoded 'Yonder' phone pouches for grades 6–8 to reduce phone-related disruptions, increase student engagement and limit the online spread of fights; staff said the program includes teacher training, library checkout and procedures for emergencies.
Weaver Middle School staff told the Weaver Union School District board that the school has issued barcoded 'Yonder' phone pouches to every student in grades 6–8 and is already seeing reduced phone-related disruptions and higher engagement in class.
The presenters said the district worked with Yonder to develop an implementation plan that included teacher professional development, three informational parent meetings (one virtual) and library-managed checkout so each pouch is assigned and trackable. "They are in currently and so here you can see in this photo a tag with a barcode," a district presenter said, describing the pouch-checkout process. Staff said the barcodes let the library identify…
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