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.

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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