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    devices is affecting their learning at school. Some schools have banned the use of cell phones. A study at the University of Texas and Louisiana has shown solid proof of exam scores increased by six percent with the restriction on cell phone use. As stated in the Time's piece (ref., University of Texas, Louisiana State University), “We found the impact of banning phones for these students equivalent to an additional hour a week in school, or to increasing the school year by five days,” the study’s authors

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    Ring! Ring! Your phone just went off what should you do? You should ask my teacher if you can turn it off. Which students think that it is good to have cellphones in school, but some do not think it is a good idea? Cellphones are very distracting in class and school. Cell phones are devices they do not need to be used on school campus at all.The only time cellphones should be used is when students can research and do school work.Even though, students want their mobile phones on school campus teachers

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    think using cellphones at school is a good idea. Now days cell phones have so many used apps and while student's are at school they are attempting to look on their phones. Everywhere you go in this present time all you see is toddlers on up to adults with phones because they are so addicted to technology. People would rater buy new phones that the company comes out with instead of buying things that they need because they think they can survive with a cell phone. Cell phones are very helpful but so

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    keeping the integrity of the classroom instruction intact, the Blake High School cell phone policy will allow students to use their phones during designated times throughout the day. The policy is: ❒ Cell phones/electronic devices may only be used for educational purposes in the classroom setting. If a student wishes to use their device for non-educational purposes, they may do so before the morning bell rings, lunch, and after school (e.g., texting, internet, music) only if the cafeteria, patio, and courtyard

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    It Can Wait Cell phone use regulation is one of the biggest controversies the world has been faced with recently. With the rapid development of technology, it seems like almost everyone has a cell phone in their hand or on their hip. Even though most cell phones are relatively small in size, they are also known to cause big problems. Non-regulation of cell phone use could be detrimental to our society as a whole. Cell phone use in schools, behind the wheel, and at the workplace should be regulated

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    device. The principal at my school has also set policies on banning cell phones in school. Students should not be permitted to use cell phones in school. Using cell phones during school allows students to cheat. Students will be more distracted by cell phones and pay less attention to the teacher and to the lesson. Students have a higher chance of getting in trouble if they use cell phones in school rather than if they are not allowed to use digital devices in school. Many digital devices can

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    Over the years, school systems have put an awful image on cell phones. They have limited student usage on them and recently many school districts have decided to ban them completely. The students at Woodmore High School have been affected by this change in the 2017-2018 school year. Most students are not happy about the change and are wanting to return to the rule they had in previous years. The rule that stood before was, the teacher may decide if phones can be used during his/her class. One may

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    Should cell phones or mobile devices be allowed during school hours or through out different classes. Cell phones are not good for students or for teacher to have to deal with while they are trying to do their job and teach. Most kids should be able to go each day without their phones till they get home from school and are allowed then to get on their phones. Most kids do not even have phones to take to school or to look forward to getting on when they get home from school. Schools all over the world

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    defending: Schools should have the right to ban cellphone use during the school day Nowadays, the cell phones become popular in the socail, it has become harder to find students who do not own a smartphone. Youth now have cell phones that they carry with them everywhere . The school systems are face a challenge pertaining to the regulation of cell phone use by students in schools. Students insist that phones are necessary. In fact,students should not be allowed to use cell phone during the

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    Cell phones have been part of American school culture since the early 1990s. Cell phones in school,is it a good thing or a bad thing? There are many reasons as to why they are acceptable for schools and why they are insignificant for schools. Cell phones have become a lifeline. We as a society have a love hate relationship with them.Sometimes we can't seem to function without them.This is a reason as to why many people want cell phones banned in schools. Having cell phones in schools is a great thing

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