This page highlights research and scientific studies relevant to wireless infrastructure and digital technologies in school environments. The materials referenced here examine topics such as student exposure to wireless radiation, the use of networked devices and education technologies in classrooms, and related health, safety, and governance considerations.
These resources form part of the broader Research & Scientific Studies section of this site, which compiles peer-reviewed research and scientific analysis relevant to technology deployment and public policy.
SafeScreens – Campaigning to protect children from screens and smartphones
SafeScreens are campaigning to protect children from the harms of unregulated EdTech, and addictive-by-design smartphones
safescreens.org
Study: Wireless radiation exposure for children should be hundreds of times lower than current federal limits
A peer-reviewed study by the Environmental Working Group recommends stringent health-based exposure standards for radiofrequency radiation emitted from wireless devices for both children and adults. EWG’s children’s guideline is the first of its kind and fills a gap left by federal regulators.
www.ewg.org
MITIGATION| TechSafe Schools
Over the past several decades, scientists have discovered how the human body can be impacted by exposure to radiofrequency (RF) radiation, and how the developing bodies of children are particularly vulnerable. A recent study by the National Toxicology Program of the U. S. National Institutes of Heal…
www.techsafeschools.org
Big Tech, 5G, Students, Women & Children; Education, Indoctrination or Exploitation? – Safe Tech International
The Girl Scouts organization does not have an adequate system of checks and balances in place to prevent exploitation. The organizational enabled a dynamic where girls were misled, and then encouraged and rewarded to use their own creativity to influence others, by an inadequately regulated industry…
safetechinternational.org
How To Reduce EMF Exposure in Schools and Classrooms – Environmental Health Trust
Eliminate and Reduce Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Exposures in the Classroom: An Introductory Guide for Schools EHT recommends eliminating sources of EMF radiation inside school buildings by the installation of corded/wired (instead of wireless) internet/phone/tech connections. Corded/wired connectio…
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Facts About Cell Towers at Schools – Environmental Health Trust
Cell towers emit a type of radiation.
Cell towers have wireless antennas that emit radiofrequency radiation (RFR). When these antennas are close to our homes and schools, our daily exposures to antenna emissions are increased.
We can turn our cell phones off, but we cannot turn a cell tower off. The cell tower exposures are nonstop day and night.
Cell towers have wireless antennas that emit radiofrequency radiation (RFR). When these antennas are close to our homes and schools, our daily exposures to antenna emissions are increased.
We can turn our cell phones off, but we cannot turn a cell tower off. The cell tower exposures are nonstop day and night.
ehtrust.org
The International Declaration on the Human Rights of Children in the Digital Age: Invitation to sign.
Please consider signing and sharing (ASAP) The International Declaration on the Human Rights of Children in the Digital Age. https://www.thechildrensdeclaration.org/The Declaration will be delivered in person to the United Nations on World Children’s Day, November 20, 2023. We encourage everyone to sign but will be highlighting to the United Nations the legal, health, and scientific experts, as well as child advocates. That said, signatures from the general public are essential. So please everyone sign on!
techwisemocomd.org
Montgomery County Council of PTAs
MCCPTA, working together with local PT(S)A leadership, advocates for the education and welfare of the children, families and schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, based on annual advocacy priorities approved by our membership. We currently represent over 50,000 members in 194 local PT(S)As, which is a testament to the vital role that PTAs have in advocating for the needs of our children.
www.mccpta.org
Breaking: Mont. Co. Board of Education President Brenda Wolff, ”…I have been very concerned about where we locate these cell towers. Particularly that they not be all located in minority neighborhood schools, so I’m really questioning the use of them being by any schools.”
Parents’ Coalition of Montgomery County, Maryland
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There are 11 macro cell towers on MCPS campuses. 81% of them are at schools where at least one-third of students receive free and reduced meals (FARMs).
Parent Coalition for Student Privacy
For immediate release: December 5, 2022
Contact: Lisa Rudley, nys.allies@gmail.com; 917-414-9190
Contact: Lisa Rudley, nys.allies@gmail.com; 917-414-9190
studentprivacymatters.org
Montgomery County Maryland Public Schools Chief Technology Officer Shares Information on Digital Device Safety – Environmental Health Trust
The Chief Technology Officer of Montgomery County Maryland, one of the top School Districts in the country shared information on Digital Device Safety to all staff on Friday January 12, 2018 Digital Safety at School and at Home 1/12/2018 The MCCPTA Safe Technology Subcommittee would like to share the following recommendations for using technology
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