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Cell phones in schools
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  • Pros
    • Pro 1: Cell phone bans protect students from physical, mental, and digital dangers.
    • Pro 2: Cell phone bans minimize distractions for students and teachers.
    • Pro 3: Cell phones bans advance educational goals.
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  • Cons
    • Con 1: Cell phone bans prevent vital communication during emergencies.
    • Con 2: Cell phone bans prevent kids and teens from learning self-control and good digital citizenship.
    • Con 3: Cell phone bans promote panic over new technology.
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  • U.S. state and territory policies on cell phone use in schools
  • School cell phone policies around the world
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A girl on her cell phone in class
Should cell phones be banned in schools?
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Close-up of several students' hands placing their smartphones into a white box with orange dots.
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Students surrendering their phones.
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