Technology in Schools
ASK YOURSELF: What sources of electromagnetic radiation are your children exposed to at school? Is there a cell tower on or near your child’s school? Are cell phones allowed in school? What kind of technology is routinely used in your child’s classrooms… laptops, routers? Has your child’s school measured electromagnetic radiation levels within their building? Are they aware of the dangers to children? Do they provide protection for children?
“EMF/RFR from wifi and cell towers can exert a disorganizing effect on the ability to learn and remember, and can also be destabilizing to immune and metabolic function. This will make it harder for some children to learn, particularly those who are already having problems in the first place.” -Dr. Martha Herbert, Harvard pediatric neurologist
Health Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation and Wireless – Children’s Health Defense provides the established research into the health effects for both adults and children.
Wireless Radiation and Children – This White paper was prepared by CHD-PA member Stephanie Micek to be distributed to school boards and principals. For more information on wireless radiation risks please read What You Should Know About Wireless Radiation
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Keeping Safe at Home and at School – Pennsylvanians for Safe Technology states “The science is clear that there are harmful biological effects of using wireless technology. Schools can take positive steps and implement policies that protect children. Wired technology is fast, safe and secure. Children can learn to make safer choices about their technology use, such as keeping laptops on tables or desktops and by using airplane mode and wired connections. Adapters are available for tablets. ”
WiFi in Schools – Massachusetts for Safe Technology brings together many resources to educate parents and the public on the issues with electromagnetic radiation and it’s effects on children.
Tech Safe Schools – very informative page for parents, teachers and administrators. “Reducing radiation exposure in school classrooms is something every school can do at no cost and without affecting any tech-based learning or system performance. Why not do it?”
“Microwave from wireless tech disrupts thinking – what could be worse for learning? Technology can be used more safely with wired devices that do not produce these biologically-disruptive levels of microwave radiation” -Cindy Sage, Co-Editor of the BioInitiative Report
AntennaSearch – a searchable database containing detailed information (location, ownership, contact info, frequencies, etc.) on towers and antennas within the United States. Enter an address and you will be given information on all antennas and cell towers nearby.
Wait Until 8th – An organization taking on the problem of too much technology and too much social media. “The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade. Let’s protect the elementary and middle school years from the distractions and the dangers of a smartphone. Banding together helps decrease the pressure to have a phone at an early age. Ten years old is the average age children get their first smartphone. You can change this!”