By Kimberly B. As of February 18, 2025, LAUSD students are required to lock their devices into Yondr pouches upon arrival and unlock them only when leaving campus at the end of the day. This new policy is to control distractions caused by smartphones. Some staff members are already seeing the benefits of the phone ban, even with its many challenges. According to Ethan Barragan, College & Career Staff at school, the policy was designed to help eliminate distractions, particularly for students who struggle to stay off their phones during class. He shared that “I think