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Many states tried to create phone-free learning spaces this year. Here's how it went

By Sequoia Carrillo
Published December 31, 2025 at 4:43 AM EST

More students than ever went to class without their cell phones in 2025. Researchers, teachers and students look back on attempts to build phone-free learning spaces this year.

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Sequoia Carrillo
Sequoia Carrillo is an assistant editor for NPR's Education Team. Along with writing, producing, and reporting for the team, she manages the Student Podcast Challenge.
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