This story stinks on so many levels. More fuel for the ‘keep cell phone outta the schools’ debate AND why would these kids cheat anyway? Pressure to succeed? Lack of moral fiber? Wrong headed education system? Because they could?  From NY 1.

Students at two prestigious Brooklyn high schools have been busted for
allegedly using their cell phones and an e-mail device to cheat on
their Regents exams.

One student attends Midwood High School, and five others go to the Leon M. Goldstein High School. 

A proctor uncovered the scheme last Thursday during the Regents
physics exam at Goldstein after noticing a male student text messaging
on his Sidekick device.

The bust comes as the mayor and the Department of Education continue their efforts to ban cell phones in schools.

"It’s a sad example,” said Mayor Michael Bloomberg. “I suppose you
could have a smile on your face and say ‘I told you so,’ but I wish we
didn’t have that. You wish the kids hadn’t resorted to cheating and
we’re not going to tolerate it."

DOE officials say cheating is one of their major concerns when it
comes to cell phones in school. But many students say the ban would
compromise their safety.