Stand for Children

Recently, @angeladuckw released a few key, preliminary results from her "Phones in Focus" survey of educators to understand how teachers feel about cell phones in the classroom. Check out the findings below and take the educator survey here: phonesinfocus.org

On June 1, 1996, more than 300,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. to demand better for our nation’s children — and Stand for Children was born. If you're seeing this, you're a part of our Stand history. Share your Stand story here: stand.org/stand-for-chil…

And the Oscar goes to...you! Tonight marks the 98th #Oscars awards ceremony, and to join in on the fun, we're thanking our supporters for (almost) 30 years of impact. Thank you for standing with us to help make a brighter future for all.

New findings from Institute for Families and Technologyhas two key findings signaling how parents and voters are feeling about bell-to-bell, phone-free policies. Check them out below and follow our work around phone-free schools here: stand.org/phone-free-sch…

Key findings from the @BrookingsInst show how students and parents feel about bell-to-bell, phone-free policies. ⬇️ Follow our phone-free work here: stand.org/phone-free-sch…

Did you attend the original Stand for Children Day Rally? We want to hear from you! ➡️Share your story: act.stand.org/a/stand-30-mem…

This week is National Public Schools Week! We love public education because it gives all children the opportunity to receive a high quality education. For #PSW26, stand with us to make sure all students can learn in a distraction free environment: stand.org/phone-free-sch…

In honor of Jesse Jackson’s legacy and #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re reflecting on his critical influence on K-12 education and highlighting two lessons from his activism and advocacy that we can each carry in our own work. Read more: bit.ly/4s03BOX

In 19 seconds, hear why one student supports bell-to-bell, phone-free policies in schools. Agree? Share her story and follow our work here: stand.org/phone-free-sch…

Take 60 seconds to hear directly from a student on why she supports bell‑to‑bell, phone‑free schools. More here: stand.org/phone-free-sch…

Happy #ValentinesDay from us to you. Tag someone who loves education! 😍

Understandably so, one of the biggest concerns parents have around bell-to-bell phone-free policies is emergencies at school. To address this concern, we're sharing the recommendations of school safety experts regarding phone use during school emergencies. Watch for more.

Oregon’s Class of 2025 earned Oregon’s record high graduation rate at 83%. The contributing factors? A state that set a clear focus by investing in 9th Grade On-Track, Career-Technical Education, and dual credit. Learn more: bit.ly/4a8VREp

Oftentimes, students only learn about Black history in February. It’s critical for teachers and parents to have ongoing dialogues with their children and students about Black history throughout the year. Share your story here: act.stand.org/a/blackhistory…

Watching the #PuppyBowl today? Tell us in the comments which Stand for Children priority puppy you most align with and tag a friend. 🐶 Learn more here: stand.org

Just like Olympians, all students need support to reach success. In time for the #WinterOlympics, check out our parallels between K-12 students on their educational journey to success and Olympians on their path to gold.

February is #CTEMonth, learn more about the critical need to fund Career and Technical Programs in order to improve the national workforce shortage: bit.ly/3OhE1Gu

Have 1 minute? Hear why Cole Farlow, student at Indiana University East, supports phone-free, bell-to-bell policies in K-12 schools: youtube.com/watch?v=MrLjaZ… Follow @IndianaStand for more on their phone-free work!

What is 9th Grade On-Track, and what are the benefits? Learn more: ⬇️

In a recent @nytopinion piece, @angeladuckw talks about the power institutions, like K-12 schools, have on helping students focus and strengthen their willpower to perform by creating phone-free policies. Are you a K-12 educator? Take her survey: phonesinfocus.org