Yes there is a lot of school district's going to no phone policy. Moberly is one of them has been for a yr or 2 I think it's great . Kids learn more less distractions!!!!!!

It is a distraction no doubt. We lived without them without a problem.

Cell phones are to much of a distraction.

This should have happened long ago. Start in elementary school and by the time the "scholars" reach high school, it won't be a big deal to keep the cell phones in the lockers and out of the classrooms. Why wasn't this policy implemented 10 years ago? FJB

Yes, so kids can concentrate on there school work instead of texting or watching sports. Here is a solution for the Columbia Missouri school district they can buy cellphone security bags from this company. https://www.overyondr.com/phone-free-schools