Cell phones should be allowed in schools because banning them is no longer universally accepted as the best policy. since many phones today are essentially small computers, having access to them can enhance, not inhibit, the learning experience. , students can access discussion boards, forums, and other educational online communities inside and outside the classroom to extend their learning and thinking. , allowing students to use cell phones for research can save the district thousands of dollars on computers. through their phones, students can access textbooks, databases, and encyclopedias, all of which tend to be more up to date than their printed counterparts. , many people argue that cell phone access in schools is a distraction, as students may text instead of learn. however, it is more important that students are taught to manage their time in spite of the distractions that will always be around them