Do graphing calculators actually help people learn? We used them in high school, but when i needed to take calculus in university we didn't use them. I'm doubtful they are good for learning especially when trying to teach the foundations.

Why do you need a music player in school?

This was some 20 years ago, but

- iPods? Taken away

- didn't have fancy smart watches, so those were fine. But I'm sure a modern smart watch wouldn't fly

- graphing calculators were fine. Just don't make it too obvious you were playing Pokemon Red on it.