AURORA SCHOOLS MOVE TO LOCK DOWN STUDENT PHONES AFTER 'AWAY FOR THE DAY' TEST RUN

Ian Harper, Hoodline

Aurora Public Schools is getting ready to lock in a new student communication-device policy after more than a year of targeted pilots meant to keep phones out of classrooms. The district's "Away for the Day" pilot, first rolled out in March 2025, is designed to cut down on distractions and help students regulate their emotions during the instructional day. The work is unfolding as Colorado requires every district to adopt and publish a communication-device policy by July 1.

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