This document discusses the debate around banning cell phone usage in schools and colleges. It provides background on what cell phones are and how they can be distracting in educational settings when used for gaming, texting, or cheating. Both sides of the argument are presented, with some arguing students should be able to contact parents in emergencies while others note cell phones can enable cheating or planning inappropriate activities. The disadvantages of cell phones like cost, distraction, and potential health effects are also outlined.