At Stephens Middle School, students have kept their devices off and away all day for much of the past two years. Principal Eric Cabacungan and Social Worker Paula Pirir-Solares share their experiences and the outcomes of staying ahead of the curve with the new LBUSD districtwide device policy set to launch in January 2026.

Ed Peisner founded the Organization for Social Media Safety in 2017 after his teenage son Jordan was viciously assaulted in West Hills, CA. The attack was filmed and uploaded to social media by an associate of the attacker. Jordan was left with serious and life-long injuries from the assault. Ed decided to dedicate himself to the goal of ensuring that no other family had to endure such a terrible ordeal. Ed now travels the country, teaching students, parents, and educators essential social media safety skills.

District Communications Program Administrator Chris Itson and Millikan High School teacher Lee Underwood engage in a detailed discussion about LBUSD's recently approved Cellphone Policy. They explore the underlying reasons for the policy, address common misconceptions, and analyze its potential impact on students, families, and school environments. For more information about the phone policy, visit https://www.lbschools.net/phonepolicy