An enduring debate surrounds cellphones in schools, but are states right to ban them? Experts tell Newsweek the pros and cons.

With the new school year comes renewed debate over the use of cell phones in the classroom. Among New York parents of school-age children, 77-percent support barring cell phone use in schools during the day,

Colorado school districts will soon be able to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help their students reduce cell phone use during the school day.