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About Us

Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project is a joint initiative between the Becca Schmill Foundation and Smartphone Free Childhood US.

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Deb Schmill, Co-Founder

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Kim Whitman, Co-Founder

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Laura Derrendinger, Co-Founder

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Jordan Spicklemire

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Carly Reid

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Emily Rapp, Policy Advisor 

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Collaborators & Partners

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