 ...wouldn't hurt, especially in spurring other districts which may be slower in implementing anti-phone policies. We know our education system needs to do a far better job readying students for the world and life to come, but even with the best curriculum and personnel, it's hard for teachers and schools to compete with the smartphone and social media for students' attention. A total ban on cell phone use during the school day, except for emergencies or medical use such as monitoring type 1 diabetic blood sugar numbers,