Tag: Children

Russia’s State Duma Bans Cellphones in School Classrooms🔗

Written on 12 December 2023. Posted in Europe news. No Comments on Russia’s State Duma Bans Cellphones in School Classrooms🔗

Russian lawmakers on 6th of December voted in favor of banning the use of cellphones in school classrooms, a move they argue will help improve the learning process for students. The speaker of Russia's lower-house State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin said cellphones would no longer be permitted in classrooms except for “emergencies.”

Prime Minister of New Zealand plans to ban mobile phones in schools🔗

Written on 10 December 2023. Posted in Worldwide News. No Comments on Prime Minister of New Zealand plans to ban mobile phones in schools🔗

Mobile phones will be banned in schools to improve student performance, New Zealand's new Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. Education Minister Erica Stanford said current indicators revealed more than half of 15-year-olds in New Zealand did not meet basic literacy and numeracy standards.

Sweden: Schools will be completely mobile-free

Written on 9 December 2023. Posted in Europe news. No Comments on Sweden: Schools will be completely mobile-free

"This is a step forward in an important cultural change," says Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson. The government wants this to be the norm in all Swedish schools.

Lithuanian school bans mobile phones amid drive to make students pay attention 🔗

Written on 25 November 2023. Posted in Europe news. No Comments on Lithuanian school bans mobile phones amid drive to make students pay attention 🔗

A school in the northern Lithuanian county of Akmenė has become the first school to ban pupils from using the telephone during school hours. However, Lithuania does not yet have a nation-wide policy on mobile phones in schools, although discussions have taken place in parliament and in the education sector.

Finland Moves Against Cell Phones in Schools🔗

Written on 18 November 2023. Posted in Europe news. No Comments on Finland Moves Against Cell Phones in Schools🔗

The Finnish Citizens' Initiative The parents of Finland have collected 30 000 signatures in 2023 in favour of banning mobile phones in schools. Additionally, the newly elected conservative government is taking them seriously and has pledged to enact laws to satisfy the request.

Mobile phone use to be banned in schools in England 🔗

Written on 9 October 2023. Posted in Europe news. No Comments on Mobile phone use to be banned in schools in England 🔗

The British Department for Education has announced that, in order to combat disruptive behaviour and cyberbullying, and to increase attentiveness during lessons, schools across England should ban the use of mobile phones for the entire school day, including breaks.

On the Clear Evidence of the Risks to Children from Non-Ionizing Radio Frequency Radiation: The Case of Digital Technologies in the Home, Classroom and Society🔗

Written on 14 August 2023. Posted in Science. No Comments on On the Clear Evidence of the Risks to Children from Non-Ionizing Radio Frequency Radiation: The Case of Digital Technologies in the Home, Classroom and Society🔗

This research paper by Professor T. Butler aims to inform, through a balanced and objective presentation of scientific research results, about the risks of low-intensity RFR to children's health. Parents, educators and governments should be concerned, informed and take immediate and appropriate action.

Wireless technologies, non-ionizing EMF and children-Identifying and reducing health risks

Wireless technologies, non-ionizing electromagnetic fields and children: Identifying and reducing health risks🔗

Written on 29 May 2023. Posted in Science. No Comments on Wireless technologies, non-ionizing electromagnetic fields and children: Identifying and reducing health risks🔗

Davis et al. (2023) conclude that wireless radiation has non-thermal effects on reproduction, development, and child health. Toddlers with high screen/device exposure risk speech delays and addiction. The authors advocate for As Low As Reasonably Achievable principles and reduced wireless exposure in schools and healthcare.