PHONE-FREE SCHOOLS MOVEMENT Canada

Restore Focus.
Reclaim Joy.
Renew Connections.

Gain clarity on how phones affect learning and mental health. Build confidence to implement phone-free practices that work. Connect with a growing community of Canadian educators and advocates driving real change in schools.

Join the Movement

Become an Ambassador

Canadian Partners

Get Started:

Guides, templates, and support tailored for your role

parents, teachers, & community

Advocates

Rally support and move your school to phone-free, bell-to-bell.

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principals & superintendents

Administrators

Step-by-step toolkits and templates for implementation.

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With Phones in Schools, Growth Comes Second

Every day, phones hijack your students' attention and well-being. We make going phone-free simple with proven systems that help schools reclaim the classroom. When phones power off, minds power on.

of Canadian educators report phones harm students' mental health.

1 in 3

teens are exposed to pornography at school.

237

notifications come in a day for most students, many during class.

of Canadian students report being distracted by digital devices during instructional time.

95%

of teachers say social media and phones are the primary cause of anxiety and depression in K-12 schools.

⅓

of teens say they’ve been exposed to pornography during the school day.

237

Number of notifications +50% of kids get per day. 23% occur during school.

35%

of teens admit to using their phones to cheat.

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Provincial Policy Landscape

Compare Phone Policies Across Canada

Every Canadian province has introduced some form of student phone restriction. The Dais, a public policy think tank at Toronto Metropolitan University, built an interactive map comparing what is in place in your province, how policies differ, and where gaps remain.

Explore the Policy Map

CREATE AN IMPACT

Join the Canadian Ambassador Program

Be part of a growing movement to restore focus, connection, and well-being to schools. As an ambassador, you’ll receive updates, resources, and invitations to events that help you advocate for phone-free schools.

Choose Your Path

Program features

Why Join?

As a PFSM Ambassador, you’ll get extra tools, community access,
and support to make a difference; no prior experience or buy-in needed.

CHAMPION

Voice that Carries

Partner with a trusted national organization to advocate meaningful change in your schools or province

NETWORK

Peers that Collaborate

Connect with our community, swap playbooks, and get quick advice as we all work towards phone-free schools

SPARK

Choose Your Path

Be a leader in your community or your province; start a chapter, host events, or meet with district leaders

RESOURCES

Tools that Work

Access tools, templates, outreach materials, and research-backed content

SUPPORT

Meetups that Matter

Monthly calls with PFSM founders & lead ambassadors; learn, share, & problem-solve

CHANGE

Impact that Lasts

Help shape district or national policy, grow our database, and share stories that inspire others

Choose Your Path

Community Ambassadors

• Grow Local Networks
‍Connect parents, educators, and advocates in your area to build momentum for phone-free schools.
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• Support Implementation
Meet with school or district leaders to encourage all-day policies and share practical rollout resources.
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• Host Conversations
Lead a PTO talk, coffee chat, or info night that explains the "Why" and invites people to act.
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• Share Resources
‍Distribute the Toolkits and PFSM updates through school and neighborhood channels.

• Join webinars
Connect with local advocates, and help promote phone-free policies.

Lead Ambassadors

• Grow Province Networks
‍Connect parents, educators, and advocates in your area to build momentum for phone-free schools.

• Host Events & Conversations
‍Organize meetups, PTO talks, or info sessions to share the “Why” and invite others to take part.

• Boost Evidence & Data
‍Encourage schools to join the PFSM × UNC research program and share outcomes that help others.

• Track Legislation
‍Keep an eye on policies, flag opportunities or risks, and connect local voices to advocacy efforts.

• Share Wins & Lessons
‍Capture success stories, quotes, and simple case notes so communities can learn from what works.