*Recommended in fullscreen mode. *Links work now. Exit by clicking on any of the links. Summary: Cell phone bans have become increasingly common in American schools. However, unlike what administrators tell you, they do not strike a balance in schools. Instead, they often cause problems and lead to student resentment and disengagement. Read the article to find out more. For my persuasive essay assignment in 8th grade, I decided to write about why cell phones shouldn't be banned in schools (learn more about why on pages 7-8). Feel free to share this article *This is not the document I turned in at school, it is an edited slideshow with graphics to enhance the text. Use the arrow keys, buttons at the bottom of the page, or slider to change pages. Click "read page" to play read audio (you can enable auto-skip to automatically go to the next page after it has finished reading the current page).
©2025 by Leotime Channel. All rights reserved. You may not reproduce this article without permission. (feel free to remix though, just remember to change something and give credit) Thank you to MVMS (Mesa Verde Middle School) 8th grade ELA teacher Jennifer Hanson for helping me write this essay. (P.S I got an 97% on the essay) *Original Essay & Slideshow: https://leotimechannel.wixsite.com/menu/forum/general-discussion/why-schools-shouldn-t-ban-cell-phones-original-documents (I have to use a separate website link because Scratch throws a fit when I try to add Google Drive links) Support our petition and fight for student rights: change.org/phonesmvms Or send an email directly to school administrators at MVMS@powayusd.com (general email), kemoore@powayusd.com (principal), or use the form at https://mesaverde.powayusd.com/apps/contact/. Thank you to the teachers at MVMS for still supporting students despite what is going on around them. Studios: Leotime Productions, Leotime Channel Featured Thanks for supporting!
