cell phones in school

This article can be found at: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/educationupclose.phtml/52

Cell phones used to be something not usually found in a child's possession, but now with the ease and price of cell phones, almost anyone can obtain one. This article focused on why a cell phone would be needed in a school setting and why it wouldn't be. I found it interesting that the article said that after September 11th and the Columbine tragedies, that most schools and parents reconsidered the importance of the cell phone. While it may be important for communication before and after school, this article also focuses what they can be used for during class. Very well rounded and looked at both sides quite well.