Ari Engelberg

Ari Engelberg, Head of Communications & Strategic Initiatives at Harvard-Westlake School, discusses the pressing issue of phones in the classroom. He shares insights on the challenges of maintaining student focus amidst distractions from mobile devices. Engelberg reveals how Harvard-Westlake's balanced phone policy embraces nuance over outright bans, all while fostering educational use. He highlights the partnership with Opal, aimed at promoting self-regulation among students without sacrificing their freedom. Engaging anecdotes shed light on community responses and the innovative tools employed for monitoring.