{"id":121005,"date":"2019-04-16T14:57:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T18:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateofthenation2012.com\/?p=121005"},"modified":"2019-04-16T14:58:46","modified_gmt":"2019-04-16T18:58:46","slug":"wifi-being-removed-from-schools-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateofthenation2012.com\/?p=121005","title":{"rendered":"WiFi Being Removed from Schools Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Schools Worldwide Removing the Wi-Fi and Reducing Exposure<\/h1>\n<p><!--more-->Environmental Health Trust<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WIFI removed at Surrey BC School (2010)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w2lV5pBWQHY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This page hosts a running list of INDIVIDUAL schools that have removed Wi-Fi or reduced Wi-Fi radiation. The information is divided into country\/state government action on public schools first and then a list of\u00a0 private schools. Scroll down for the list.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that the countries of <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/cyprus-policy-recommendations-cell-phones-wireless-radiation-health\/\">Cyprus, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/france-policy-recommendations-cell-phones-wireless-radiation-health\/\">France,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/belgium-policy-recommendations-cell-phones-wireless-radiation-health\/\">Belgium<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/israel-policy-recommendations-cell-phones-wireless-radiation-health\/\">Israel a<\/a>re among the countries that have banned Wi-Fi in classrooms for young children and\/or taken major measures to reduce radiation exposure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/policy\/international-policy-actions-on-wireless\/\">Learn more about government and country action here.\u00a0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/teacher-unions-parent-teacher-organizations\/\">Learn more about PTAs and Teacher Unions taking action here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>In 2017, the Maryland State Children\u2019s Environmental Health And Protection Advisory Council issued first ever Recommendations for Wired Internet In Schools and Minimizing RF Classrooms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/maryland-state-childrens-environmental-health-protection-advisory-council-recommendations-reduce-wi-fi\/\">The Maryland State Children\u2019s Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council<\/a> (CEHPAC) issued a Report advising the Department of Education to recommend local school districts reduce classroom wireless radiation exposures by providing wired\u2014rather than wireless\u2014internet connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Introductory information for teachers and decision makers includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Jersey Education Association<\/strong> \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.njea.org\/minimize-health-risks-from-electronic-devices\/\">Minimize health risks from electronic devices\u201d<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njea.org\/minimize-health-risks-from-electronic-devices\/\">Article,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Jersey-Educators-Minimize-Health-Risks-From-Radiation.pdf\">PDF of Recommendations <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/18621\/docs\/bulletin_0415_web\/17?e=8664035\/12346964\">Read a the Santa Clara Medical Bulletin article by Dr. Cindy Russell on Schools and Wireless<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Schools-and-Wireless-Briefing-October-2015.pdf\">EHT\u2019s Briefing on Wireless Radiation and Children\u2019s Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wifiinschools.org.uk\/resources\/safeschools2012.pdf\">Safe Schools 2012,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/c4st.org\/WiFiCanadianSchools\">Wi-Fi in Canadian Schools: A Health and Safety Issue<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Upper-Sturt-WiFi-Policy.pdf\">Upper Sturt Primary School WiFi and Cell Phone Policy: <\/a>A great example of policy independant schools can practically implement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/US-CHPS_Criteria_2014_Low-EMF-Criteria102314.pdf\">Collaborative for High Performing Schools Low EMF Criteria\/Blueprint For Schools: <\/a>This criteria gives plans to school on how to reduce and eliminate exposures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical Recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/dph\/lib\/dph\/environmental_health\/eoha\/pdf\/080415_cell_phones__health_may_2015_final.pdf\">Connecticut Department of Health,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/cell-phone-guidelines\/\">Vienna Medical Association, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/2017-nicosia-declaration-electromagnetic-radiofrequency-radiation\/\">Cyprus Medical Association,<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbwire.com\/press-releases\/athens-medical-association-issues-recommendations-to-reduce-wireless-exposure-after-scientific-seminar-on-non-ionizing-radiation-798226.htm\">Athens Medical Association<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/letter-health-risks-digital-technology-issued-child-youth-health-service-geneva-switzerland\/\">Child and Youth Service Geneva Switzerland<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/emfscientist.org\/\">EMF Scientist Appeal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YF5XeQAHtQE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nNews Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/cell-phones\/what-the-cell-phone-brain-cancer-study-means-for-you\/\">Consumer Reports<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/cnn-sanjay-gupta-cell-phones-wireless-radiation\/\">CNN Sanjay Gupta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/health\/pediatricians-new-warning-limit-childrens-exposure-cellphones-t53541\">The Today Show<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/archive.greenamerica.org\/pubs\/greenamerican\/articles\/JanFeb2011\/Davis.cfm\">Green America<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3QekBTvH0L4\">Canada AM,<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below is an interview with City of Lakes teachers on how they removed the Wi-Fi from the classrooms due to health concerns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Aa-nha4nnZA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Public School Policy<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Note: The schools and school districts listed here are taking steps in the right direction but many of them are not fully protecting students and staff. Safety is assured with fully wired internet and Low EMF practices.<\/p>\n<p><b>2017\/2018 \u2013 Montgomery County Maryland <\/b><\/p>\n<p>In January 2018, 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 in a memo. Read the Memo here.<\/p>\n<p><b>1\/12\/2018 Memo \u201cDigital Safety At School And At Home\u201d <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The MCCPTA Safe Technology Subcommittee would like to share the following recommendations for using technology at school and at home. For Students at School:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider placing Chromebooks\/laptops on desks and tables rather than in laps;<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to shut down and log off of Chromebooks\/laptops when moving from classroom to classroom;<\/li>\n<li>Consider turning off cell phones and keeping them in backpacks or lockers off when not in use;<\/li>\n<li>If necessary, take eye breaks, 1-to 2 minutes in length, approximately every 15 minutes;<\/li>\n<li>Attend to task! Avoid distractions such as reading email, playing games, or browsing the Internet;<\/li>\n<li>Engage in face-to-face socialization, especially at free time, lunch, and recess;<\/li>\n<li>Always use the Internet and devices for educational purposes in accordance with MCPS\u2019s responsible use policies;<\/li>\n<li>Use resources that do not infringe on another\u2019s copyright or trademark rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>For Students at Home:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cDisconnect\u201d at least one hour before bedtime. \u00a0This includes all forms of media and requires online-based homework to be done well in advance of bedtime;<\/li>\n<li>Keep electronic devices out of bedrooms for a sounder sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For Teachers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage students, when appropriate, to customize their device screens using tools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/screen-shader-flux-for-ch\/fmlboobidmkelggdainpknloccojpppi?hl=en-US\">ScreenShader<\/a> designed to reduce potential eye strain and fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Consider providing students with options for good behavior that include physical activity and social interaction rather than \u201cdevice time\u201d;<\/li>\n<li>When requested, provide paper alternatives for take-home class work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional Resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maryland Children\u2019s Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council (CEHPAC):\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phpa.health.maryland.gov\/OEHFP\/EH\/Shared%20Documents\/CEHPAC\/MD_CEHPAC_SchoolWiFi_022017_final.pdf\">https:\/\/phpa.health.maryland.gov\/OEHFP\/EH\/Shared%20Documents\/CEHPAC<br \/>\n\/MD_CEHPAC_SchoolWiFi_022017_final.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>New Jersey Education Association (NJEA):\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njea.org\/minimize-health-risks-from-electronic-devices\/\">https:\/\/www.njea.org\/minimize-health-risks-from-electronic-devices\/<\/a> .<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pediatrics.aappublications.org\/content\/140\/Supplement_2\/S81\">http:\/\/pediatrics.aappublications.org\/content\/140\/Supplement_2\/S81<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/why-its-bad-to-use-your-phone-before-bed-2015-7\">http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/why-its-bad-to-use-your-phone-before-bed-2015-7<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pediatrics.aappublications.org\/content\/140\/Supplement_2\/S92\">http:\/\/pediatrics.aappublications.org\/content\/140\/Supplement_2\/S92<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2017 The Montgomery County School Chromebook Policy states that laptops should stay on tables and not on laps. \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B_kxgDa6MzAcWWpTVDVTYkZKQ1U\/view?usp=sharing\">Montgomery County<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B_kxgDa6MzAcWWpTVDVTYkZKQ1U\/view\">Maryland ChromeBook Guidelines for students. <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2017: Worcester Massachusetts, School Committee voted to approve \u201cprecautionary options\u201d to be posted on the Worcester District Website <\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wpsweb.com\/sites\/default\/files\/www\/school_safety\/radio_frequency.pdf\">Read the Document entitled \u201cRadiofrequency Radiation Exposure\u201d now posted on Worcester\u2019s School District\u2019s website. \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is the Administration\u2019s view that existing government regulating agencies should be setting proper exposure levels and offering best practices, such as the EPA and FCC\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBased on the guidance from these agencies, the Administration proposes the following:<\/p>\n<p>If you are concerned about radiation or heat from electronic devices, follow these guidelines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider increasing the distance between electronic devices and your body<\/li>\n<li>Consider keeping your cellphone, tablet, or laptop in your purse, backpack, or briefcase case instead of keeping it on or close to your body<\/li>\n<li>If talking on a cellphone, consider using speakerphone or a hands free headset or reduce the number or length of calls<\/li>\n<li>When not using wireless or Bluetooth, consider shutting off these services on the device or put the device in Airplane mode<\/li>\n<li>Consider not placing the device directly on your lap. Instead consider placing it on a hard surface such as a desk or bo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: This initiative was supported by a local community organization called Worcester Info Team for Health whose Mission Statement was \u201c\u2026 to support Worcester decision makers and others in learning about and mitigating the \u00a0public health risks posed by the rapid roll-out of wireless devices and infrastructure, \u00a0emphasizing the Precautionary Principle and seeking collaboration on creative solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7peWDYwMl0Y\">Watch video testimony with excerpts from Worcester School Committee deliberations and vote here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/worcester-massachusetts-public-schools-votes-post-precautionary-guidelines-wi-fi-radiation-website\/\">Press Release on <b>Worcester Massachusetts precautionary Options <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>News Articles on the Worcester School Committees Actions on Wi-Fi<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/worcestermag.com\/2017\/05\/18\/education-beat-cell-phones-protecting-children\/51398\">The Education Beat: Cell phones: protecting yourself and your children<\/a>\u201d Worcester Magazine May 18, 20<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.telegram.com\/news\/20161020\/worcester-school-board-hesitant-but-curious-about-possible-wifi-health-risk\">\u201cWorcester school board hesitant but curious about possible WiFi health risk\u201d<\/a> Telegram.com October 2016<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.golocalworcester.com\/news\/monfredo-how-safe-is-the-electromagnetic-fields-emitted-by-wireless-technol\">Monfredo: How Safe are the Electromagnetic Fields Emitted by Wireless Technology? <\/a>Go Local Worcester, September \u00a03, 2016<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegram.com\/news\/20170425\/worcester-schools-draft-warning-on-wireless-devices\">Worcester Schools draft warning on wireless devices<\/a>, Telegram.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2016 \u2013 Petaluma Public Schools, California USA: Public school district adopts \u201cDigital Device Practices\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B6QrluUrOKKGbTF3ODhXaUtiRHpRMS1XLThfb1RCU3J3S1ow\/view\">Digital Device Best Practices PDF <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Parents raised the issue of wireless health risks with the district for years and this new policy was put in place in 2016. However- as this policy still does not protect the students health, \u00a0parents continue to \u00a0advocate for a safe school environment and signed a petition which can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/responsibleipad.com\/petition.html\">http:\/\/responsibleipad.com\/petition.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Petaluma 2016 iPad Best Practices state: \u201cKeep it on the Desk: The best place for your iPad to sit during use is on a desk, table or other flat surface.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NygscvGOM2Y\">Videos of Parent Testimony to District<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tNpKShvxar0\">Child Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/resources-to-share\/letters-doctors-wifi-schools\/\">Doctors Letters to District<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2016 \u2013 Onteora School District in New York State Adopts \u201cBest Practices with Wi-Fi <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Onteora \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onteora.k12.ny.us\/cms\/lib\/NY24000036\/Centricity\/Domain\/11\/7314%20Student%20Acceptable%20Use%20of%20District%20Technology.pdf\"><b>Student <\/b>Acceptable Use of District Technology\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onteora.k12.ny.us\/cms\/lib\/NY24000036\/Centricity\/Domain\/11\/7314%20Student%20Acceptable%20Use%20of%20District%20Technology.pdf\"><b>bottom of page 4 <\/b><\/a>states: \u201cBest Practices For Wi-Fi: \u00a0Turn off the device when not in use and at the end of each day. \u00a0If device is to stay on, turn Wi-Fi off when not in use (switch on side, or airplane mode on iPad). \u00a0Always place the device on a solid surface \u00a0Viewing distance should be a minimum of 12 inches from the screen.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Onteora <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onteora.k12.ny.us\/cms\/lib\/NY24000036\/Centricity\/Domain\/11\/6470%20Employee%20Acceptable%20Use%20of%20District%20Technology.pdf\">\u201c<b>Employee <\/b>Acceptable Use of District Technology\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onteora.k12.ny.us\/cms\/lib\/NY24000036\/Centricity\/Domain\/11\/6470%20Employee%20Acceptable%20Use%20of%20District%20Technology.pdf\"><b>top of page 4 <\/b>and<b> bottom of page 5<\/b><\/a>\u201d Employees to enforce the \u201cBest Practices For Wi-Fi.\u201d<a href=\"http:\/\/www.onteora.k12.ny.us\/cms\/lib01\/NY24000036\/Centricity\/Domain\/9\/4-20-16%20Minutes.pdf\"><b>April 20, <\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.onteora.k12.ny.us\/cms\/lib01\/NY24000036\/Centricity\/Domain\/9\/4-20-16%20Minutes.pdf\"><b>2016 Meeting Minutes Page 2<\/b><\/a> <b>(When Best Practices approval discussed at Board meeting ) <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cTurn off the device when not in use and at the end of each day. \u00a0If device is to stay on, turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. Always place device on a solid surface. Viewing distance should be a minimum of 12 inches from the screen. \u00a0Staff was asked by the Principals to post this in areas that contain computers and devices. They are reminding staff to follow it.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2015 \u2013 Ashland Public Schools, Massachusetts Institutes \u201cBest Practices\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ashland was the first US school District to institute \u201cBest Practices\u201d to turn the Wi-Fi off when not in use and keep devices away from the body<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nebula.wsimg.com\/e775775c00c459aafaa98ec808eaed63?AccessKeyId=045114F8E0676B9465FB&amp;disposition=0&amp;alloworigin=1\">Download powerpoint \u00a0slides <\/a>used for teacher\/staff training.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WdnmMt9iiyE\">Video of parent who initiated this<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=13JM5f-1Q0g\">Video of school board member<\/a> discussing the process.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/localtownpages\/docs\/2015_8_ashland\/15?e=2040944\/14450006&amp;utm_source=October+13%2C+2015+general+newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=Oct+13%2C+2015+general+newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email\">Magazine article on Ashland\u2019s Decision Here<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/ashland.wickedlocal.com\/article\/20150727\/NEWS\/150727029\">Newspaper Coverage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ywZS4vbl9fg&amp;list=PLMAz9ZRXjYmpbGE51zvScTaphFPybdGl2&amp;index=1\">TV Program of parent advocate CeCe Doucette and Keith Marciniak discussing the policy changes. <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Los Angeles, California Public Schools (LAUSD) Bans Cell towers on school property and recommends Cautionary RFR Exposure Levels (10,000 lower than FCC limits but not biologically protective.)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The LA School District Uses a RF-EMF Exposure Threshold 10,000 Less Than the FCC Limits.<a href=\"http:\/\/nebula.wsimg.com\/bd9036dad3575d0f8b21d68a33f752fb?AccessKeyId=045114F8E0676B9465FB&amp;disposition=0&amp;alloworigin=1\">\u00a0 Read the RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) EVALUATION REPORT LAUSD Use of Wireless Devices in Educational Settings<\/a>. The threshold of the LAUSD is still not protective of human health.\u00a0 We also understand that the LAUSD averages radio frequency measurements which minimizes the peak radiation exposures. Thus, LAUSD RFR radiation reports with averaged measurements are not adequate to understand the exposure and human health impacts\u00a0 in the classroom.\u00a0 Please see our note below.<\/li>\n<li>Los Angeles Unified School board wrote a resolution banning cell towers from schools and recommending against WiFi Read the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nebula.wsimg.com\/3c2120e4ccb91d875f96449107871017?AccessKeyId=045114F8E0676B9465FB&amp;disposition=0&amp;alloworigin=1\">2009 adopted resolution<\/a>\u00a0 and the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nebula.wsimg.com\/624adf21d8a7fcfb8ae37e2743b139d6?AccessKeyId=045114F8E0676B9465FB&amp;disposition=0&amp;alloworigin=1\">2009 Resolution <i>Condemning Cell towers NEAR Schools<\/i> as was this T-Mobile Cell Tower across the street from an elementary school.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nebula.wsimg.com\/4fc3c9963fdc77793e62653ba2083ffd?AccessKeyId=045114F8E0676B9465FB&amp;disposition=0&amp;alloworigin=1\">Motion by Supervisors Zev Yaroslavsky and Michael Antonovich<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nebula.wsimg.com\/54045122e4143e4f31cdd7827aa9391c?AccessKeyId=045114F8E0676B9465FB&amp;disposition=0&amp;alloworigin=1\">2000 LA School Board Resolution Opposing Cell Tower Placement \u00a0on Schools <\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Calls for precautions with wireless. \u2018Whereas, Recent studies suggest there is evidence that radio-frequency radiation may produce \u201chealth effects\u201d at \u201cvery low field\u201d intensities\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Safety Issues Related to the LAUSD RFR Thresholds :<\/strong> Los Angeles School District states they use precautionary RFR guidelines- however \u00a0even a threshold at 10,000 times lower than FCC limits is not safe because peer reviewed published scientific research has shown harm at levels <i>hundreds of thousands times<\/i> lower than FCC limits. The school district is in fact increasing wireless exposures with Wi-Fi access points and increasing exposure to students and staff. LAUSD is not ensuring safety with these actions.\u00a0 In addition the LAUSD measures the radiation in the building by averaging the power density which masks areas of high intensity and peak exposures. From a human health standpoint, the RFR measurements need to include peak readings in addition to the cumulative length of time children are exposed to RF radiation in order to fully understand their exposure. Until these measures are taken, one cannot adequately evaluate the EMF environment.<\/p>\n<p><b><i><strong>Note on Safety:\u00a0<\/strong>Digital Device \u201cBest Practices<\/i><\/b><i>\u201d<\/i> that still allow Wi-Fi access points in classrooms-\u00a0<i>still allow<\/i> microwave exposures to the children and such practices are not adequately protective to children. These District actions seem to be <i>acknowledgment that wireless device expose the body to radiation<\/i>. However, such \u201cBest Practices\u201d still allow access points to be powered on and thus are always exposing the students and staff to continuous microwave radiation regardless of the devices being in use or not. In addition, devices are also continuously transmitting during student use of the internet and no procedure is in place to ensure that Best Practices are followed so that the transmissions are turned off when the internet is not needed. \u00a0Therefore these \u201cBest Practices\u201d <i>do not<\/i> mitigate the risk nor do they protect students from School District created wireless exposures.<\/p>\n<p><b>Los Angeles, California Public Schools\u00a0 Design Guide 2007 includes Recommendations\u00a0to Reduce EMF<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe design of new school facilities, and modernization projects must include measures to minimize the building occupants\u2019 exposure to high electromagnetic fields emitted by electrical equipment such as transformers, switchboards, panel boards, and building wiring. The following guidelines can help minimize electromagnetic field exposure and interference\u201d-\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.laschools.org\/employee\/design\/fs-design-guide\/download\/2007_Design_Guide.pdf?version_id=4433927\"><b>Los Angeles, California Public Schools\u00a0 Design Guide 2007<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>SCHOOLS THAT ARE REMOVING WI-FI OR REDUCING CHILDREN\u2019S EXPOSURE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>NOTE: EHT is listing these actions as they happen. Sometimes things change over time. Please contact us if information needs updating. Please also contact us if a school needs to be on this list that we have not identified.<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>2018:\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.escolawaldorfacalanto.com.br\/\">Escola Waldorf Acalanto:<\/a> Wi-Fi removed in 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>2018:<\/i><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.headwatersacademy.ca\"><i> Headwaters Academy,\u00a0<\/i><\/a><i>Ontario Canada: Completely WiFi free<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A 110-acre set atop the Niagara Escarpment in the beautiful Beaver Valley near Thornbury, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Headwaters Academy (JK-8) opted to use hard-wired iMacs in the passive solar-heated classroom and provide a WiFi free learning environment.\u00a0 Top marks were earned with Air Quality as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2018<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santafewaldorf.org\/\">The Santa Fe Waldorf in New Mexico<\/a>: Wi-Fi removed in elementary school building. Currently accommodating children with EHS in the elementary school. Has previously accommodated children with MCS, and is currently equipped to do so. Elementary school is fully Wi-fi free since Feb 2018.<\/p>\n<p><b>2017: Worcester Massachusetts, School Committee<\/b> voted to approve \u201cprecautionary options\u201d to be posted on the Worcester District Website. <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/worcester-massachusetts-public-schools-votes-post-precautionary-guidelines-wi-fi-radiation-website\/\">Read Press Release. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2017: San Diego California USA \u00a0Waldorf School:<\/strong> Adopted CHPS guidelines wired internet\/electronic free zones\/and hardwired phones per article published in <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renewal_WiFi-San-Diego-California-USA-Waldorf-School-.pdf\">Renewal Magazine.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2017: Sacramento California USA Waldorf School:<\/strong> WiFi will be turned off when not in use starting in Fall 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2017: Fiskars primary school:<\/strong> Wi-fi OFF Switches Installed in the Fiskars primary school. <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/wi-fi-off-switches-installed-finnish-school-reduce-wireless-radiation-exposure-children\/\">Read press release. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2017: Cyprus Bans Wi-Fi from kindergartens, removes Wi-Fi from elementary classrooms and halts deployment.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CYPRUSPDF-Wireless-in-School-Letter.pdf\">Original Translated Directive from the Cyprus Minister of Culture and Education <\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/cyprus-issues-decree-banning-wireless-kindergarten-elementary-school-classrooms\/\">Read Press release on Cyprus Wi-Fi removal from elementary classrooms <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2016: Haifa, Israel:<\/strong> Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav (of Israel\u2019s 3rd largest city) ordered all schools to have wireless removed and replaced with wired connections. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ajsG5AjPWbI\">Watch Haifa School IT Chief describe how they removed\/reduced wireless.<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.krayot.com\/archives\/26653\">Read Krayot news article<\/a>: Haifa Cuts off Wi-Fi in Schools<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hamodia.com\/2016\/04\/19\/haifa-shut-school-wireless-networks\/\">Hamodia article<\/a>: Haifa to Shut School Wireless Networks<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/reshet.tv\/Shows\/specialsreshet\/vml,315\/\">Reshet TV Report <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bpJsIWuV-PA\">News Report Israel CH2 Documentary \u2013 \u201cHow do we kill our self \u2013 Radiation\u201d with unofficial English translation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Bi4ccELDeKw\">News Report \u201cParents Fight Wireless Radiation in Schools\u201d on Supreme Court Case in Israel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2016 Lowell School, Washington DC<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the kindergarten wing in 2016, \u00a0the Wi-Fi hotspots were removed and the teachers are given ethernet and adapters so that computers and class technology can be ethernet connected (corded) to reduce RF-EMF exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2016 Italy:<\/strong> Turin Mayor Chiara Appendino laid out plans \u201cto cut back on Wi-Fi in state schools and government buildings over concerns that radiation might damage people\u2019s health\u201d.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>News Report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocal.it\/20160725\/turins-new-council-plans-to-reduce-wi-fi-over-health-concerns\">Turin could slash Wi-Fi over \u2018radiation\u2019 concerns<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2016: Onteora School District in New York State USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.onteora.k12.ny.us\/cms\/lib01\/NY24000036\/Centricity\/Domain\/9\/4-20-16%20Minutes.pdf\">April 20, 2016 Meeting Minutes Page 2.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>District adopts \u201cBest Practices with Wi-Fi stating:<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTurn off the device when not in use and at the end of each day. \u00a0If device is to stay on, turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. Always place device on a solid surface.Viewing distance should be a minimum of 12 inches from the screen.Staff was asked by the Principals to post this in areas that contain computers and devices. They are reminding staff to follow it.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2016 Italy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocal.it\/20160108\/italy-town-turns-off-school-wifi-over-health-concerns\">Mayor of Borgofranco d\u2019Ivrea (Italy) orders Wi-Fi to be turned off in schools<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cMayor Livio Tola told the town\u2019s high school and elementary school to return to using cables to connect to the internet after reading that the electromagnetic waves given off by wireless routers were especially harmful to young children.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The Local Newspaper article \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocal.it\/20160108\/italy-town-turns-off-school-wifi-over-health-concerns\">\u201cItalian town shuts down wifi over health fears\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Torino News Article \u2013 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/torino.repubblica.it\/cronaca\/2016\/01\/07\/news\/il_sindaco_fa_togliere_il_wi-fi_dalla_scuola_potrebbe_essere_pericoloso_-130787972\/\">\u201cIvrea, The Mayor Removes WiFi as it Could Be Dangerous\u201d. <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2016: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/933802370033560\/posts\/963008077112989\/\">Rotokawa School New Zealand, implemented steps to minimize RF Exposure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children use ipads in flight mode on desk and parents may request that their child use an Ethernet cord. Children are taught about the health precautions as part of their cyber citizenship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Denmark Schools that have removed or reduced wireless exposure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bjedstrup elementary School og B\u00f8rnehus, (school and kindergarten) Student must hand over cell phones before classes + no wifi in school premises<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hammerfrieprivatskole.dk\/om-traedloest-netvaerk\/\">Hammer Free Private School<\/a> \u2013 all internet connections are hard wired<\/p>\n<p>Vejlernes private school \u2013 no wifi<\/p>\n<p>Kastanjely kindergarten \u2013 no wifi<\/p>\n<p><strong>2016: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.albipretorionline.com\/albopretorioPF3\/frontend\/atto.xhtml?codcli=SC26862&amp;idatto=131721\">Istituto Comprensivo Alighieri- Diaz in Lecce Italy Banned Wifi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.albipretorionline.com\/albopretorioPF3\/frontend\/atto.xhtml?codcli=SC26862&amp;idatto=131721\">Official resolutions number 1 <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.albipretorionline.com\/albopretorioPF3\/frontend\/atto.xhtml?codcli=SC26862&amp;idatto=131721\">Resolution 2 <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Their two resolutions decided: a) to ban wifi in school and install a wired system for the use of internet and b) Reject the request of the local government (Municipality) to install \u00a0an antenna on the school roof for the wireless signal providing for the \u201cWireless city\u201d program. The resolution also asks the Municipality to install the antenna at a reasonable distance from school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2016: The Piemonte Region has adopted a resolution to limit EMF exposure <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cr.piemonte.it\/mzodgint\/jsp\/AttoSelezionato.jsp?ATTO=100500\">Original Resolution <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Resolution limits the use of wifi in schools and is considerate to the problem of EHS people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2015: Ashland Public Schools, Mass (USA) \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ashland is the first school district to vote to enact \u201cBest Practices\u201d in classrooms and publicly post these instructions which include turning off Wi-Fi when not in use and keeping devices in a table, not a lap<\/p>\n<p>News article on these <a href=\"http:\/\/ashland.wickedlocal.com\/article\/20150727\/NEWS\/150727029\">\u201cBest Practices\u201d to turn the WiFi off when not in use,<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nebula.wsimg.com\/e775775c00c459aafaa98ec808eaed63?AccessKeyId=045114F8E0676B9465FB&amp;disposition=0&amp;alloworigin=1\">Download teacher training PPT slides <\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WdnmMt9iiyE\">Video of parent who initiated this<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=13JM5f-1Q0g\">Video of school board member<\/a> discussing the process<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/localtownpages\/docs\/2015_8_ashland\/15?e=2040944\/14450006&amp;utm_source=October+13%2C+2015+general+newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=Oct+13%2C+2015+general+newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email\">Magazine article on Ashland\u2019s Decision<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2016: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shearwater.nsw.edu.au\">Shearwater The Mullumbimby Steiner Schoo<\/a>l, Australia, 100% Wi-Fi Free School<\/p>\n<p>2016: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yss.wa.edu.au\/\">Yallingup Steiner School<\/a> Australia , WiFi Free Classrooms<\/p>\n<p>2016: Linuwel School , Australia ,WiFi in some classrooms, Can accommodate children with EHS.<\/p>\n<p>2016: Cairns Hinterland Steiner School , Australia, WiFi Free Classrooms (may be available in other areas)<\/p>\n<p>2016: Wild Cherry School, Australia , 100% Wi-Fi Free<\/p>\n<p>2015: St. Cajetanus School, Belgium: Wired Internet installed and wireless removed.<\/p>\n<p>2015: Washington Waldorf School, Maryland, USA: Removed Wi-Fi Routers from Buildings, Ethernet installed. <a href=\"http:\/\/wamu.org\/story\/17\/10\/09\/maryland-parents-pushing-schools-state-bring-back-wired-internet\/\">WAMU Report on Wi-Fi removal featuring the Head of School<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2015: Freshwater Creek School, Australia, 100% Wi-Fi Free<\/p>\n<p>2015: London, Acorn School: Screen Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/education\/2015\/sep\/29\/the-no-tech-school-where-screens-are-off-limits-even-at-home?CMP=fb_gu\">Read News article <\/a><\/p>\n<p>2015: Lorien Novalis School, Australia, 100% Wi-Fi Free School Preschool to 12th grade.<\/p>\n<p>2015: Cairns Hinterland School, Australia, WiFi Free Classrooms for EHS<\/p>\n<p>2014: Acorn Hill School, Maryland: Reducing exposure to Wi-Fi. In process.<\/p>\n<p>2014: Friends Community School: Wi-Fi turned off in wing for lower elementary school students. WiFi routers moved OUT of classrooms into hallways for older grades to reduce EMF exposure. Ethernet wires made available in classrooms for families who want children on corded (not wireless) computers.<\/p>\n<p>2014: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.slt.co\/Downloads\/Events\/1066\/C4ST%20WWJH%20Press%20Release.pdf\">DearCroft Montessori:<\/a> Hardwired internet to younger grades, limited Wi-Fi Router exposure to older grades.<\/p>\n<p>2014: <a href=\"http:\/\/wirelesseducationaction.org\/news\/\">Portland Waldorf School,<\/a> Portland Oregon,USA, WiFi removed.<\/p>\n<p>2014: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhmontessori.org\/\">Meeting House Montessori<\/a>, Braintree Massachusetts, USA, WiFi replaced with ethernet.<\/p>\n<p>2014: Ghent, Belgium, \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.flanderstoday.eu\/education\/ghent-bans-wi-fi-pre-schools-and-day-care\">Wi-fi banned from pre-schools and day care<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2014: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emfacts.com\/2014\/03\/australian-primary-school-opts-not-to-install-wi-fi\/\">UPPER Sturt Primary School,<\/a> Australia. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emfacts.com\/2014\/03\/australian-primary-school-opts-not-to-install-wi-fi\/\">Read article. <\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Upper-Sturt-WiFi-Policy.pdf\">Read \u201cNo WIFI\u201d LOW EMF School Policy. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>2014: The<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cronachemaceratesi.it\/2014\/01\/30\/via-il-wireless-a-scuola-torna-il-cavo\/426165\/\"> St. Augustine School <\/a>in Italy turned off Wifi and goes back to Wires.<\/p>\n<p>2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nelsonstar.com\/news\/206826071.html\">Winlaw Elementary School<\/a>, B.C. Canada turned off WiFi.<\/p>\n<p>2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/tvnz.co.nz\/technology-news\/fathers-win-school-wi-fi-battle-5787916\/video\">Te Horo Primary School<\/a> New Zealand Replaced WIFI with cable-based internet.<\/p>\n<p>2013<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nelsonstar.com\/news\/206826071.html\"> Kootenay Lakes District <\/a>School Board BC (One school without Wi-Fi)<\/p>\n<p>2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/mieuxprevenir.blogspot.com\/2013\/07\/switzerland-teachers-vote-to-keep-wi-fi.html\">Blaise-Cendrars High School<\/a>, Switzerland. Teachers vote to remove WiFi.<\/p>\n<p>2012 <a href=\"http:\/\/whatsupfinland.org\/english\/mobile-phone-restrictions-in-schools\/\">Kivioja primary school<\/a> in Ylivieska Finland bans phones and minimizes Wireless.<\/p>\n<p>2012: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.insidehalton.com\/community\/education\/article\/1330927--waldorf-says-no-to-wi-fi\">Halton Waldorf, in Burlington<\/a> Vermont: Remaining free of Wireless Radiation<\/p>\n<p>2011 <a href=\"http:\/\/clws.org\/inclusiveness-statement\/greening\/\">City of Lakes Waldorf School,<\/a> WiFi taken out. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA<\/p>\n<p>2011 Aurora School in Ontario removed Wifi and replaced with hardwired.<\/p>\n<p>2011 <a href=\"http:\/\/quesnelcariboosentinel.com\/north-cariboo-christian-school-removes-wireless-protect-children\">North Cariboo Christian School<\/a> in Quesnel, B.C., removed Wi-fi .<\/p>\n<p>2011 <a href=\"http:\/\/prettyriveracademy.com\/programs\/academics\/\">Pretty River Academy<\/a> in Ontario no WiFi.<\/p>\n<p>2011 Wayside Academy, Peterborough, Ontario no Wi Fi.<\/p>\n<p>2010 Surrey, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rootsandwingsbc.com\/\">BC Roots and Wings Montessori <\/a>removed Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>2010 Ontario St. Vincent Euphrasia elementary school: Parents voted to turn off Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>2009 HEROUVILLE-SAINT-CLAIR wi-fi networks removed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cell Phone Bans in Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This list covers bans of cell phones that occurred after the schools found cell phones in classrooms to be distracting and problematic. It is not necessarily because of the radiofrequency and health issues. This is not a complete list but rather a list as stories make the news starting in 2017. Hyperlinks goto news source<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cheknews.ca\/cellphone-ban-victoria-middle-school-opposed-parents-316937\/\">Victoria Middle School: Canada<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>France: <\/strong>Cell Phones totally banned in schools for students up to 14\u00a0 years old. The ban includes hallways, playgrounds and in between classes.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/france-policy-recommendations-cell-phones-wireless-radiation-health\/\">Read more about French policy here<\/a> and read the 2017 news article in Le Monde\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/education\/article\/2017\/12\/10\/plus-de-telephones-portables-dans-les-ecoles-et-colleges-a-la-rentree-2018-annonce-le-ministre-de-l-education-nationale_5227485_1473685.html\">\u201cNo More Phones in Schools and Colleges here\u201d here. <\/a>The policy will be in place by September 2018.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Israel:<\/strong> Cell Phones were BANNED in\u00a0 Israel School Classrooms in 2016.<a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/israel-policy-recommendations-cell-phones-wireless-radiation-health\/\"> Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Victoria Middle School, Canada<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheknews.ca\/cellphone-ban-victoria-middle-school-opposed-parents-316937\/\"><span class=\"s3\">, May 2017 Cellphone ban at Victoria middle school pushes the wrong buttons<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Mansfield City Schools, Ohio, USA, J<\/b>uly 2017 News article \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.king5.com\/article\/news\/education\/ohio-school-district-bans-student-cell-phone-use\/281-457979565\"><span class=\"s3\">Ohio school district bans student cell phone use.\u201d <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">The first of the two new policies bans use of cell phones or other personal communication devices not only in the classroom but also before and after school, at lunch and in between classes. Unless approved by a teacher or administrator, the devices must be \u201cpowered completely off\u201d and stored out of sight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Portage High in Wisconsin USA:<\/b> Read the 2017 news article: P<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wiscnews.com\/portagedailyregister\/news\/local\/article_a27807e5-c485-582f-9217-e72f872b67d4.html\"><span class=\"s3\">ortage High bans cellphones | Principal: Policy will be a challenge for everyone<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wiscnews.com\/portagedailyregister\/news\/local\/education\/article_2981cc8f-0a30-5aa3-9292-d0c5eeac4b22.html\"><span class=\"s3\">Cellphone ban at Portage High School showing positive impact<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Highland Middle School, Illinois USA<\/b> \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bnd.com\/opinion\/editorials\/article169981692.html\"><span class=\"s3\">Middle schools ban smartphones so students build social smarts<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Collinsville IL Middle School, Illinois USA: <\/b>Read \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bnd.com\/news\/local\/education\/article134497379.html\"><span class=\"s3\">Metro-east middle school bans students from using cellphones\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Paris Maine Schools<\/b> News article: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wmtw.com\/article\/local-school-implements-new-cell-phone-ban\/12120985\"><span class=\"s3\">Local school implements new cell phone ban<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Framington<\/strong><b> Massachusetts,<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/index.php\/2017\/08\/07\/framingham-middle-schools-ban-cell-phones-2017-18-school-year\/\"><span class=\"s3\">USA Framingham Middle Schools Ban Cell Phones For 2017-18 School Year<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Lakeview High School in Battle Creek \u00a0Michigan.<\/b> Read the 2016 \u00a0News article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/news\/education\/2016\/07\/22\/cell-phone-lakeview-ban-battle-creek\/87429188\/\"><span class=\"s3\">Michigan high school bans cell phones in class<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Lewiston Middle School Maine USA,<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wcsh6.com\/news\/local\/now\/lewiston-middle-school-bans-student-cell-phone-use\/468990832\"><span class=\"s3\">Read \u00a0Lewiston Middle School bans student cell phone use a<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">nd also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wcsh6.com\/news\/local\/now\/lewiston-middle-school-principal-answers-your-questions-about-cell-phone-ban\/469356667\"><span class=\"s3\">Lewiston Middle School Principal answers your questions about cell phone ban.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Corona Del Mar Middle School in Newport-Mesa Unified School District California USA<\/b> 2017 News article, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.latimes.com\/socal\/daily-pilot\/news\/tn-dpt-me-cdm-phones-20170920-story.html\"><span class=\"s3\">\u201cAt Corona del Mar Middle School, kids can\u2019t use cellphones at lunch. The result? They talk.\u201d <\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Old Rochester Regional High School<\/b>: <a href=\"http:\/\/turnto10.com\/news\/local\/massachusetts-high-school-bans-cell-phones-from-classrooms\"><span class=\"s3\">Massachusetts high school bans cell phones from classrooms<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The above US bans are not related to cell phone radiation issues butinstead- the way that cell phones disrupt educations.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about<a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/schools-worldwide-removing-wifi-reducing-exposure\/\"> US Schools reducing wireless radiation and schools internationally taking action.\u00a0<\/a>Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/teacher-unions-parent-teacher-organizations\/\">PTAs and Unions Taking action on wireless.\u00a0<\/a>Read about<a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/firefighter-unions-opposing-cell-towers\/\"> Firefighters taking action on cell towers.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>___<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/schools-worldwide-removing-wifi-reducing-exposure\/\">https:\/\/ehtrust.org\/schools-worldwide-removing-wifi-reducing-exposure\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Schools Worldwide Removing the Wi-Fi and Reducing Exposure<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-121005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateofthenation2012.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateofthenation2012.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateofthenation2012.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateofthenation2012.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateofthenation2012.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=121005"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stateofthenation2012.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121005\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateofthenation2012.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=121005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateofthenation2012.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=121005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateofthenation2012.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=121005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}