TROTWOOD — As students return to class, a local school district may make changes to cellphone pouches.
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As reported Monday on News Center 7′s Daybreak, Trotwood Madison City Schools are considering something else as students return to the classroom.
The district started using Yondr pouches to secure students’ phones after coming back from the pandemic.
This is happening as other districts are considering using the cellphone pouches.
“And then the things that we learned along the way is that you know, these devices, it’s not really about, ‘Do you need a yonder pouch or a device?’” said Daniel Gibson, Trotwood Madison Middle School principal. “It’s about making sure everybody understands when they’re in class, the focus needs to be on instruction.”
He said the district is looking to get away from the pouches to be more cost-efficient.
Gibson also told News Center 7 he has seen a big change in how students interact inside and outside the classroom since the policy.
“Kids are focused on what they’re supposed to be doing in the classroom, even in our lunchroom or even outside,” he said. “We see kids having more conversation, dialog, playing with each other. And so, it’s been great to see kids get to be kids.”
>>PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Leaders unveil new model policy for cell phone use in Ohio schools
As News Center 7 previously reported back in May, a model policy was unveiled for cell phone use in Ohio schools.
Governor Mike DeWine said the goal is to minimize student use of cell phones during school hours in Ohio.
Under the policy, students are prohibited from using cell phones or other electronic devices on school property during school hours.
The new policy will go into effect on Jan. 1.
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