[Infowarrior] - School uniforms with RFID tracking chips

[Richard Forno]

>From The Times
October 20, 2007
Microchip gives staff the lowdown on pupils
Nicola Woolcock 

Children are being tracked by micro-chips embedded in their uniforms in a
trial at a secondary school.

The devices are used to monitor pupils¹ movements and register their arrival
in class on the teacher¹s computer. Supply teachers can also be alerted if a
student is likely to misbehave.

The chip connects with teachers¹ computers to show a photograph of the
pupil, data about academic performance and whether he or she is in the
correct classroom. It can also restrict access to areas of the school. The
radio frequency identification system is being tested at Hungerhill School
in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Ten pupils began wearing a chip sewn into
their uniforms eight months ago.

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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/education/article2698062.ece