Phone Free Schools Legislation for MA

Legislation has just been filed in the Massachusetts Senate and House requiring all schools in Massachusetts (K-12) to implement bell-to-bell (all day) phone and social media free policies.  The Massachusetts Teachers Association, Education Secretary, and Attorney General have all come out in support. For more information about this legislation, see this Briefing Doc with FAQs, for relevant statistics see this Infographic from Phone-Free Schools Movement, and to sign your name or agency in support of this bill click for this Community Support Letter.

Infographic with Statistics about the impact of phones in schools.
From Phone-Free Schools Movement, 2024

Away for the Day

“Away For The Day” is a movement giving parents, teachers, community leaders, and concerned individuals tools so that they can go to your school and help institute policies where devices are put away all day at school in lockers, backpacks, or turned in.

Talk.Listen.Repeat  Tools and resources to help you start the conversation with your kids about substance use. From our friends at the SPIFFY Coalition in Hampshire County.

Family Day, 2024

Family Day is a national holiday observed on the last Monday of September each year to celebrate the benefits of spending time together as a family.

Racial Justice and Equity Resources

Racial Justice and Equity Resources for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who cares about supporting children and youth. Check out tips for talking, videos, webinars, guides, activities, and more!

Resources about Alcohol and Drugs

Resources and tips for parents, caregivers, and other caring adults about how to talk with children and youth, brain development and substance use, and vaping resources.

Mental Health Resources

For Parents, Caregivers & Other Adults looking for support for their children, teens/youth, or themselves. There is support available!