On July 9, 2024, Virginia’s Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, in which phones would be off and away during the school day. In 2025, the law was passed, and in 2026, it was implemented across LCPS. Prior to this policy, students could use their personal devices outside of instructional time. Freedom Broadcast’s Lillian Wang and Joanna Matechak interviewed students to see what they thought of the change.
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Freedom Students Share Their Experiences Regarding the New LCPS Phone Policy
February 11, 2026
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About the Contributors
Joanna Matechak, Broadcast Social Media Manager
Hi! My name is Joanna Matechak, and I am a junior. This is my first year taking broadcast, and I am so excited to be a part of this talented team! I decided to take this class because I enjoy capturing short form content, and I want to expand my knowledge in this growing career field. I plan to cover sports games, fine arts performances, and school spirit!
Ayan Baloum, Staff Writer
My name is Ayan Baloum, and I am a freshman at Freedom High School. This is my first year on Uncaged. In my free time, I enjoy playing the violin, baking, cooking, watching movies, listening to music and spending time with my friends and family. I am very excited to be part of Uncaged this year.