The Academic Effect
Studies show that cell phone use in middle school can have a negative impact on academic success.

Research shows that middle schoolers do better with phones away during school hours. This movement is giving you—parents, teachers, school leaders, and concerned individuals—tools so that you can go to your school and help institute policies where phones are put away.
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Middle schools that have recently changed to be "Away For The Day"
Studies show that cell phone use in middle school can have a negative impact on academic success.
Studies show that cell phones in middle school can have a negative impact on emotional wellbeing.
Take the pledge to tell us you believe that middle schools should require cell phones should be off and away in places like lockers.