Area Code: Batavia

For Distraction-Free Batavia, Belonging Means Speaking Up

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It was only two years ago when Megan McDermott moved to Batavia. But when she saw a need, she didn't hesitate to get involved. All it took was a conversation with a fellow parent to inspire her to co-found Distraction-Free Batavia, a parent advocacy group seeking to reduce screen time in schools.

Not only did McDermott and her friend and co-founder Megan Kouba's efforts succeed in creating…