NYT Business 1

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Vocabulary List

ban
(noun) an official rule saying that something is not allowed
 
work
(verb) to be effective or successful
 
proponent  
(noun) someone who supports an idea or plan
 
critic
(noun) someone who criticizes something or someone
 
hinder
(verb) to make it difficult for something to happen or succeed

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Is banning smartphones in school effective?
Supporters of the ban say that the rules help minimize distractions and bullying experienced by students.
Those who do not agree with the ban say that the rules could make it difficult for students to achieve self-direction and critical thinking.
 

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Proponents say no-phone rules reduce student distractions and bullying.
 
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