Tracking Students for Safety: The Tokyo Experiment and Controversy

In a world focused on security, some schools are exploring ways to protect students. Tokyo's Ricchio Elementary School has implemented a system where 4th graders carry wireless transmitters in their backpacks. These transmitters are detected by sensors at the school gates, logging the student's arrival on a central computer. This system sends an email to parents confirming their child's safe arrival. The system is being considered in the US, but concerns about cost and student privacy remain. Some parents argue that just because tracking is possible doesn't mean it should be implemented.

What is the main purpose of the new idea introduced in Tokyo schools?

• To increase student attendance

• To reduce school costs

• To enhance student security

• To improve academic performance

How do the sensors in the Tokyo school system function?

• They pick up radio frequencies from transmitters

• They detect the students' voices

• They scan students' fingerprints

• They use facial recognition technology

What happens when a student without a tag enters the school?

• An alarm sounds

• The student is tracked manually

• The student is denied entry

• A teacher is notified

What is one of the concerns about implementing the tracking system in schools?

• It may lead to increased homework

• It could reduce teacher-student interaction

• It could be too expensive

• It might cause students to skip classes

Why do some parents oppose the introduction of the tracking system?

• They believe it invades privacy

• They think it is unnecessary

• They worry about technical issues

• They prefer traditional teaching methods