Phones Locked Up for Learning | Richmond News

Two years after Virginia’s statewide push to limit school phone use, districts are finding their footing—some thriving, others still adjusting. Martin Luther King Middle in Richmond led the way with a bold pilot: students lock phones in pouches from arrival to dismissal, directly tackling classroom distractions. Now, Richmond Public Schools is rolling out a tiered enforcement system—with warnings, calls home, and even suspensions for repeat offenders—and serious violations could trigger police involvement. Early hiccups included students tampering with pouches, prompting schools to take direct control, which improved compliance. The big-picture goal? A learning environment where digital distractions fade as soon as students step through the door. 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/4c27a7250e958137