Event Brief
Knoxville phone bans cut distractions, study finds
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Two Knoxville schools using Yondr report fewer distractions from phones, but no immediate academic gains.
WHO: School leaders and students at two Knoxville schools using the Yondr phone-lock system
WHAT: A study finds phone bans via Yondr reduce distractions but show no immediate academic improvements
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 8:14 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The schools implemented Yondr phone bans to stop students from accessing phones during class and reduce distractions.
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