Resources for students and families to learn about how we can empower students by creating cell phone-free classrooms for better learning, well-being, and a brighter future.

Research from U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory            Social Media and Youth Mental Health, 2023

Governor's Executive Order 33

Executive Order Number Thirty-Three (2024)

Guidance for Cell-Phone Free Education Pursuant to Executive Order 33 (Sept 16, 2024)

VDOE Guidance & Resources Website

Next Steps: "School divisions will adopt policies and procedures by January 1, 2025. School divisions are encouraged to review their current policies and adopt age-appropriate policies and procedures aligned with the guidance ahead of this date or policies that are more comprehensive than the final guidance."

Supporting Research & Discussions

Recording of Fireside Chat with First Lady, Suzanne Youngkin and author, Jonathan Haidt ("Anxious Generation") - VDOE, Sept 19, 2024

Book, "Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness," by Jonathan Haidt

Virginia Students Speak Out on School Cell Phone Bans - Today Show, Sept 24, 2024

Share Your Thoughts

  Poquoson Schools will be working on developing and strengthening policies to align with the Governor's orders. Your opinion matters!

   If you would like to share your thoughts on this topic, please utilize our Let's Talk platform here.

   Select the Item of Interest, "Cell Phone-Free Education."