Research

Science supports an "Away For The Day" policy. When students do not have the freedom of accessing their phones during school hours, they are more engaged socially and academically.

Results of Screenagers' Survey of Cell Phone Policies and Parental Preferences in Schools

56%

of schools allow students to carry phones on them all day

82%

Of parents do not want their kids to use cell phones during school

2x

Public schools are twice as likely to allow kids to carry phones than private schools

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The Academic Impact of Cellphones on Students

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Studies reveal the potential for negative outcomes on academic success

6.4%

16 year-old students saw their test scores increase by 6.4% after schools banned phones

10.6%

Lower test scores among students regularly interrupted by text messages

59%

of students distracted by phones in the classroom scored 15 points lower on math tests

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The Emotional Impact of Cellphones on Students

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Studies reveal the potential for negative outcomes on emotional wellbeing

2x

According to a research study of American teens ages 12-15, those who used social media over three hours each day faced twice the risk of having negative mental health outcomes, including depression and anxiety symptoms

35%

Teenagers in the united states who spend 3 hours or more a day on electronic devices are at a 35% higher risk of suicIde than those who spend less than one hour on them

27%

Eighth graders who are heavy users of social media have a 27% higher risk of depression than kids who exceed the average time playing sports or hanging out with friends

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Take the "Away For The Day" pledge and show that you support school policies that require students to put their cell phones away in lockers, backpacks, or other places all day.

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