The Power of Unplugging: Transforming Learning by Banning Smartphones - Education Webinar

The experience of Western Christian High School (Iowa)

Smartphones: love them or hate them, they’re shaping how we live, learn, and connect. But what happens when a school dares to imagine life without them?

Join us for a webinar exploring how one school hit the "pause" button on constant notifications and unlocked a smarter way to learn, grow, and thrive.

In this webinar, we’ll explore Western Christian High School’s journey to reclaim a transformative vision of community flourishing by addressing patterns of noise, interruption, and mediocrity in education. Learn how the school has implemented practices—like creating a smartphone-free environment during the school day—to foster deep learning and authentic relationships.

Western Christian Panel:

• Brian Verwolf, head administrator
• Sarah Wilson, director of learning
• Katie Reitsma, family, consumer, and health sciences teacher
• Klay Byker, English teacher, attendance director, student government advisor, head girls’ basketball coach