Your children may try telling you that a smartphone will help them succeed in school.

If you decide that a new cell is what your student needs to succeed this year, CNET takes a look at the phones that you might consider a value for your child.

>>See CNET's complete list of the best smartphones for school

LG's G Stylo can fill a void if you forgot your pen and paper, your laptop or your electronic tablet. It has a built-in stylus and a larger screen.

>>Read CNET's review of the LG G Stylo

Samsung's Galaxy S6 Active can take the bumps and spills from someone who is not as careful as they should be. It is waterproof and has a sturdier build than a standard smartphone.

>>Read CNET's review of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

iPhone 6 will keep your students fully connected, especially if they have a Mac. It has continuity and handoff connectivity that Apple introduced with its Yosemite OS and iOS 8.

>>Read CNET's review of the iPhone 6

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