The topic of whether cell phones should be banned in schools is highly controversial. On one hand, phones can distract students and cause them to lose focus during class. On the other hand, they can be a valuable tool to accelerate learning and foster creativity. In some cases, it makes sense to have phones placed in pouches during class, but this should depend on the teacher. Having phones in class can put students at risk of distractions from social media, games, and textin