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Education
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Commentary: Meet California's most neglected group of students with special needs: the gifted ones

Schools have neglected academically gifted students while focusing on others with special education needs.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

English schools to phase out cruel' behaviour rules as Labour plans major education changes

Isolation booths and strict behavior regimes in schools are likely to be phased out in England to support vulnerable pupils.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Education

Phillipson to ask schools to end exam tunnel vision' and look to wellbeing

Focus on students' wellbeing is essential for their happiness and health, beyond just academic performance.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
NYC parents

Quit gaslighting us - elite groupthink drove the COVID disaster

City schools still have kids eating lunch outdoors due to ongoing social distancing despite cold weather.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Education

It's about developing relationships with pupils': the school working to reduce suspensions

Morpeth school in Bethnal Green successfully reduced suspensions by fostering trust and inclusion among students and staff post-Covid.
fromMail Online
2 months ago
Education

School phone bans DON'T work, scientists say

School phone bans do not improve student grades, mental well-being, or physical health, according to a recent study.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Commentary: Meet California's most neglected group of students with special needs: the gifted ones

Schools have neglected academically gifted students while focusing on others with special education needs.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

English schools to phase out cruel' behaviour rules as Labour plans major education changes

Isolation booths and strict behavior regimes in schools are likely to be phased out in England to support vulnerable pupils.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Education

Phillipson to ask schools to end exam tunnel vision' and look to wellbeing

Focus on students' wellbeing is essential for their happiness and health, beyond just academic performance.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
NYC parents

Quit gaslighting us - elite groupthink drove the COVID disaster

City schools still have kids eating lunch outdoors due to ongoing social distancing despite cold weather.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Education

It's about developing relationships with pupils': the school working to reduce suspensions

Morpeth school in Bethnal Green successfully reduced suspensions by fostering trust and inclusion among students and staff post-Covid.
fromMail Online
2 months ago
Education

School phone bans DON'T work, scientists say

School phone bans do not improve student grades, mental well-being, or physical health, according to a recent study.
more#education
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Gov. Hochul announces $254B budget to ban phone use in school, send out rebate checks

New York's new budget imposes a cell phone ban in schools, provides rebates, and alters certain criminal procedures.
#pinterest
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Pinterest is prompting teens to close the app at school

Pinterest is promoting focus for minors by testing a pop-up prompt to limit app use during school hours.
fromEngadget
1 week ago
NYC parents

Pinterest will warn kids not to use its app during school hours

Pinterest is testing a prompt for kids urging them to stop using the app during school hours.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Pinterest is prompting teens to close the app at school

Pinterest is promoting focus for minors by testing a pop-up prompt to limit app use during school hours.
fromEngadget
1 week ago
NYC parents

Pinterest will warn kids not to use its app during school hours

Pinterest is testing a prompt for kids urging them to stop using the app during school hours.
more#pinterest
#public-health
Coronavirus
fromFast Company
7 months ago

School vaccine requirements by state: What to know as measles outbreaks rise

Vaccination requirements for school children vary by state, influencing school policies and exemptions.
Some states have stricter vaccination rules, while others offer broader exemptions, illustrating a debate on public health vs. personal choice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

Life-or-death consequences': families fear rollback of school vaccine requirements under RFK Jr

The struggle over school COVID protocols reflects broader conflicts around public health policies and vaccine mandates in the U.S.
Coronavirus
fromFast Company
7 months ago

School vaccine requirements by state: What to know as measles outbreaks rise

Vaccination requirements for school children vary by state, influencing school policies and exemptions.
Some states have stricter vaccination rules, while others offer broader exemptions, illustrating a debate on public health vs. personal choice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

Life-or-death consequences': families fear rollback of school vaccine requirements under RFK Jr

The struggle over school COVID protocols reflects broader conflicts around public health policies and vaccine mandates in the U.S.
more#public-health
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
6 months ago

Gen Alpha keeps tripping and falling over their own Crocs, so schools are banning the shoes over safety concerns

Growing safety concerns have led schools to ban Crocs to prevent accidents and distractions among students.
fromWIRED
6 months ago
Cooking

UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children

Current studies on smartphone bans in schools yield contradictory results and lack sufficient depth.
Banning phones might improve concentration, but does not guarantee reduced bullying or increased play.
Focus should shift towards education on healthy technology use rather than outright bans.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Education

A Teacher Is Giving Students Extra Credit If They Don't Use The Restroom During Class, And Parents Are Livid

A school policy penalizing restroom use by withholding extra credit is deemed unfair and harmful by parents.
Such policies disproportionately affect students with disabilities and female students.
#mental-health
fromtime.com
8 months ago
Education

Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Across American Schools Are Seriously Impacting Queer Youth

Anti-LGBTQ+ policies in schools significantly harm the safety and mental health of LGBTQ+ students.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
9 months ago
Education

Los Angeles' school district banned cellphones outright. Should Berkeley follow suit?

The debate over cellphone use in schools involves balancing distractions and mental health benefits with potential communication needs and enforcement challenges.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago
Education

Opinion: Why LAUSD should ban smartphones in schools

Banning student cellphones during school day can create healthier learning environments by addressing distractions and mental health concerns.
Education
fromtime.com
8 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Across American Schools Are Seriously Impacting Queer Youth

Anti-LGBTQ+ policies in schools significantly harm the safety and mental health of LGBTQ+ students.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
9 months ago

Los Angeles' school district banned cellphones outright. Should Berkeley follow suit?

The debate over cellphone use in schools involves balancing distractions and mental health benefits with potential communication needs and enforcement challenges.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago
Education

Opinion: Why LAUSD should ban smartphones in schools

Banning student cellphones during school day can create healthier learning environments by addressing distractions and mental health concerns.
more#mental-health
fromFortune
8 months ago
Education

Gavin Newsom says California schools need to 'act now' in banning phone use in the classroom

Efforts to restrict smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus and mental well-being are gaining momentum.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

School Cellphone Bans Have Buzz, but May Be Hard to Enforce

Success of cellphone bans in schools depends on detailed implementation and consideration of practical situations.
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