Oakland Schools Ban Phones This Fall | San Francisco News

Oakland schools are going phone-free starting this fall—every single school day, phones are banned from classrooms, hallways, and even lunch. This strict new policy, mandated by state law and approved by the district board in June, aims to cut distractions, curb cyberbullying, and help students build real social skills. Younger kids will use classroom lockboxes, while teens get secure Yondr pouches that only unlock at the end of the day. Emergency exceptions still apply—like for health or safety issues, or with teacher approval. Parents and staff are being urged to prepare for the big August 10th rollout. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c569f6753871dd4