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Let’s be honest: many of us don’t use our Yondr pouches.
In the age of social media and being chronically online, smartphones have become extensions of our bodies and Los Angeles Unified’s attempt to minimize classroom distractions through the Yondr phone ban has sparked considerable debate.
While the intention behind locking away devices is commendable, the execution has been less than effective, calling into question the practicality of such measures.
We’ve all seen them, the gray and green pouches with magnetic locks. The Yondr pouches, designed to lock students’ phones during school hours, have faced significant challenges. Despite their widespread adoption, many students have found ways to bypass the system.
Students have hacked the pouches, purchased their own magnets, banged them against tables, used fake phones or have simply avoided…
