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The Away for the Day Coalition is a statewide group working on distraction-free learning environments and advance effective phone-free school policies for Washington students.

@GovBobFerguson will be speaking about the impact of this policy!

➡️https://t.co/bWNF2tPk9x

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Spend 16 seconds with MacKenzie for #NationalSocialMediaDay! 😎

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Learn more here: https://t.co/OeiebvEuGX

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#ICYMI: This week, Governor Ferguson and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal proposed a state-wide “away for the day” policy which would require that requires students to have their cell phones off and away for the full duration of the school day.

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Congratulations White Swan High School for increasing their graduation rate to more than 66.7% in the 2024-2025 school year. 👏

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Congratulations Kittitas High School for increasing their graduation rate by more than 66.7% in the 2024-2025 school year! 👏

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Congratulations, Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, for performing in the top 20% of schools on the ELA proficiency, graduate rate, 9th Grade On-Track and dual credit participation in the 2025 WSIF!

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Congratulations, Tumwater High School, for being in the top 10% for graduation rate, dual-credit completion, and 9th graders on-track for the 2024-2025 school year! 👏

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"I'm not defined by what I did when I was 13. I'm defined by who I'm becoming."

All children deserve more than a one-size-fits-all justice system. Kara's story is proof of what's possible when we lead with community support instead of punishment.

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@AHSHAYCenter So proud to have helped work on this project. Kara's stories are possible because of community support and supervision. We're proud to advocate for Kara and so many other youth in WA state.

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Schools in Ohio officially start their bell-to-bell, phone-free policies this week. For most schools, policies began at the beginning of the school year and have yielded positive results. Read how bell-to-bell phone-free policies help students: https://t.co/c4fzTNckw3

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In a recent @educationweek article, learn about the positive benefits schools around the country saw after implementing phone-free policies.

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#DYK it’s our phone-free week? Today, for" Think Fast Thursday,” we’re testing your knowledge of bell-to-bell phone-free policies and cell-phone use among K-12 students.

Learn more here: https://t.co/9a886oY7UA

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In a survey of 1,500 students in Florida, 31% said they felt relieved when they were in a situation where they couldn’t use their cell phone. For our phone-free week, we’re participating in “Words Matter Wednesday” to combat the anxiety that cellphones can cause in students. 🤗

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We’re starting our phone-free week of action with #MindfulMonday. Research shows that cell-phone use in schools can cause stress and anxiety in K-12 students in addition to a negative impact on their attention spans. Today, take a few minutes to go phone-free and unplug.

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Q: What's got kids talking to each other at school?
A: Bell-to-Bell phone-free policies.

More on how New York K-12 students are taking advantage of phone-free policies to get to know their classmates and make in-person connections during school: https://t.co/b9xpEmulkV

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High school students in Missouri are answering a timely question: How are students feeling about bell-to-bell phone-free policies in their schools?

No spoilers here, watch this short clip to hear it from the students: https://t.co/5uvAwKzhGM

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In a recent @educationweek article, nearly 3 in 4 principals say removing student access to phones during the school day has improved student behavior and school safety. The numbers speak for themselves, and the benefits are clear.

Read more here: https://t.co/ZIqYYogkQl

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Parents, students, educators and administrators: pledge to support bell-to-bell phone-free policies!

Phone-free schools = better focus, stronger friendships, less anxiety and bullying. 

Pledge to support bell-to-bell phone-free policies for students: https://t.co/EGYd6jITJ5

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More than 20,000 public school educators agree that bell-to-bell phone-free policies are the most beneficial to students and the learning environment in a new national survey.

Learn more about the project led by @angeladuckw: https://t.co/OrLsNbW35m