Parents Win! New Cell Tower Will Be Installed Farther from Schools and Homes
By B.N. Frank Decades of research have already determined that exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) from cell towers and other wireless radiation emitting sources is…
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More Countries Ban Cell Phone Use in Schools; Will the U.S. Be Next?
By B.N. Frank Even though an increasing number of American schools have recently started banning students’ use of cell phones and sometimes smartwatches, over the…
Who Owns Your Children? The Government Keeps Acting Like It Does
By Derrick Broze Governments across the world continue to take actions that reflect the belief that it is not parents who are the guardians of…
None So Blind: New York Wants Children Masked at Schools Again
By Ian Miller It’s November 2023 and masks are officially back. It’s been increasingly likely over the past few months, but the largest and most…
School Bans Smartwatches, Cell Phones, and Other Mobile Devices to “limit unnecessary distractions”
By B.N. Frank Over the years, governments outside of the U.S. have been banning students’ use of personal cell phones while they are in school. …
Safety, Privacy Professionals Caution Against Facial Recognition in US Schools
By Chris Burt As facial recognition deployments and restrictions proliferate among American schools, observers are calling for sober evaluation of claims made by biometrics vendors….
30+ States Restrict How Pesticides Can Be Sprayed Near Schools. Is Yours One of Them?
By B.N. Frank While the use of pesticides is controversial worldwide, they are still used as well as funded worldwide. In the U.S., a 2022…
Organizations Weigh-In on Surveilling Kids at U.S. Schools, Now a $3.1B Industry, and Its Adverse Effects on “especially those who are the most vulnerable”
By B.N. Frank Most would agree that it’s important to keep kids safe at school; however, a growing number of parents and organizations have been…
Action Alert: Tell the FCC Not to Fund Wi-Fi in School Buses Because It’s NOT Safe for Kids (Deadline October 12)
By B.N. Frank Decades of research has already revealed that exposure to sources of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) – including from cell phones and other wireless…
Countries that Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools Now Include England; Who Will Be Next?
By B.N. Frank A study published a few months ago concluded that excessive use of cell phones could shorten kids’ lifespans. That may not be…
Biometrics Look Increasingly Likely for Schools Afraid of Gun Attacks
By Jim Nash When U.S. state of New York schools got the OK last week to use biometric systems short of facial recognition, the move…
New York Bans Facial Recognition Technology in Schools
By Michael Maharrey ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 28, 2023) – Yesterday, New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty A. Rosa issued an order prohibiting schools in…
Back-to-school Inflation: Average Parent Spending Almost $500 on School Supplies
By Sophia Naughton Even if you aren’t funding a private education’s tuition, sending your children to school comes with a price tag. The average parent…
German Court Sentences Judge For Ruling Against Government’s Mask Mandates
By Bryan Jung A German court has sentenced one of its own judges to prison for ruling against the government’s mask mandates. In 2021, Judge…