Cell phones are not only a source of cheating in the classroom, they are a major distraction that hinders quality education. In addition, why should schools be responsible for collecting them at the door at the start of the day. The no cell phone policy makes it easy. If it is seen by a staff member, it goes away. Straight forward rules like this are simple.
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