This week, we asked readers for their opinion on the recent decision by NYC Department of Education (DOE) to ban all cell phone access by students during the school day.

“I think its’s a good idea for kids not to be distracted by their cell phones while they’re trying to learn something in class and they should get used to it. I think that there are other ways to communicate with their parents through the school if there is some sort of emergency, and it’s not that important. It’s very important for kids to get an education.”

Dana Sloan,

Norwood

“I think it’s going to help the kids to develop and learn a lot better, and more, I think; that’s my opinion. Yes, there will be no distractions, yup, no influences in school, nothing. So, I think it’s good, I love it.”

Xhyliyah Grice,

Bedfor

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