Texting in class has become widespread €“ more than 40 percent of teens say they do it despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of schools ban cell phone use, according to a recent survey.
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They text in their pockets, they text the person sitting next to them and they even text their parents.
"It’s addictive," said Joshua Ortiz, a senior at Clifton High School. "During class and in between classes and even when there’s a teacher around."
Texting in class has become widespread — more than 40 percent of teens say they do it despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of schools ban cellphone use, according to a recent survey.
Anecdotally, local teens say the percentage may be higher still, and educators concede that the phenomenon may be here to stay.