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Oakland Schools Ban Phones & Upgrade Classrooms | Oakland News
Oakland schools are ditching distractions and upgrading classrooms—starting this fall, middle and high schoolers must lock phones in Yondr pouches during class, while elementary students hand theirs to staff, all to revive face-to-face learning. Meanwhile, historic schools like McClymonds are getting $200M in renovations, including new science labs and athletic fields, with Garfield and Roosevelt also getting major overhauls. The district is also rolling out “Countdown to Kindergarten” to boost early childhood readiness, aiming to give every kid a stronger start. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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