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About Disconnected

A Movement for Students, Driven by Educators

"This isn't about being anti-phone or anti-technology—it's about being pro-childhood. We're giving students seven hours a day free from distractions so they can focus on learning, access their creativity, and make real human connections."

~ NYSUT President Melinda Person

How We Got Here

For years, NYSUT members have been on the front lines of the youth mental health crisis. They witnessed firsthand how cellphones and social media were chipping away at students' well-being and their ability to learn. Pointing out the problem was only the first step. The most important part was making a meaningful change.