Pennsylvania Schools Lock Phones to Focus Learning | Philadelphia News

Pennsylvania schools are enforcing a new rule: no phones in class. One Philly school, Belmont Charter, uses Yondr pouches to lock devices during school hours—kids unlock them at dismissal. Even six-year-olds bring phones that distract, and while some try to tamper with the pouches, they stay secure. At $30 each, the cost adds up, but the principal says it’s worth it to curb social media misuse. Parents worry about emergencies, but the school keeps lines of communication open. The goal? A focused classroom where tech is used responsibly outside school walls. 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/86418fc449c12877