Diego Ochoa, a superintendent in San Mateo-Foster City School District, and Maximus Simmons, a junior at Oakland High School, dive into the hot topic of cell phone policies in schools. They discuss California's impending legislation on restricting cell phone use and share insights from students and educators about its impact on concentration and engagement. Ochoa emphasizes the benefits of phone-free environments, while Simmons highlights student perspectives on the balance between tech use and classroom focus. Together, they explore the complex role technology plays in education today.