NBC Boston: Buxton’s Innovative Smartphone Policy

Buxton was recently featured on NBC Boston in a segment highlighting our groundbreaking approach to digital wellness. Two years ago, the school implemented a smartphone ban across campus and introduced “dumb phones” with limited functionality—enabling essential calls while curbing digital distractions. Faculty members say this move has significantly improved focus and social interactions, noting that the constant “dings” once fragmented students’ attention and fractured the social fabric of the school.

Link here: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/mass-school-takes-unique-approach-to-phone-use-by-students/3288002/?amp=1