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Education
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

South Bay schools shape AI policies to catch up to tech-savvy students

High schools are adapting to AI tools by developing policies that encourage responsible use while addressing academic integrity.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

School children put in detention because parents can't afford uniform

School uniform costs create significant financial strain, leading to negative consequences for students.
#education
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
NYC parents

'We'll put an end to students doomscrolling on smartphones' - Tanaiste vows to get young people 'talking and laughing' again

NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'We'll put an end to students doomscrolling on smartphones' - Tanaiste vows to get young people 'talking and laughing' again

Schools to receive funding for secure phone storage options to support mobile-free zones.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
8 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.
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fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Mom Defends Letting Her Kids Skip the Final Week of School: 'I Don't See the Point'

Parents have differing views on whether children should attend school in the final days.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Internet's Divided: Mom Is Livid That School Charged $15 To Get Her Son's Confiscated Phone Back

"I couldn't believe that was actually happening. My sixth grader got caught with his phone... they proceeded to tell me that I had to pay $15 to get this back."
NYC parents
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 months 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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Quit gaslighting us - elite groupthink drove the COVID disaster

Despite the pandemic easing, some city schools still have children eating outdoors for lunch, highlighting ongoing social distancing measures amidst drastic climate changes.
NYC parents
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fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

New Hampshire men can't wear anti-trans gear at their kids' school while their lawsuit proceeds

U.S. District Court Judge Steven McAuliffe noted that the protest wristbands could intimidate transgender athletes and thus violated school policies against harassment.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

A mom complained about a trans girl using the locker room. Hundreds turned out to support her

Support for transgender students at school board meetings is rising in response to complaints from other parents.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

1,300 students, 5 bathrooms an urgent problem for San Jose students

Limited bathroom access for students is causing significant challenges during school hours.
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying 'Everyone is welcome here'

Teacher stands against school district's order to remove inclusion signs, emphasizing the importance of a welcoming environment for students.
Mental health
fromIndependent
5 months ago

The device debate: Are phones really driving an increase in child and teenage mental health issues, or is it more complicated?

Schools are increasingly banning phones due to their negative impact on mental health.
#smartphone-use
fromFortune
11 months ago
Education

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

fromFortune
11 months ago
Education

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

more#smartphone-use
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Marin County high school football team gets warning on racist language

The Tamalpais Union High School District threatens to cancel football games due to repeated racist incidents, affecting both players and the broader community.
fromFortune
9 months ago

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

As schools increasingly ban Crocs due to safety concerns, students face consequences for footwear choices that have led to a rise in accidents and distractions.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
9 months ago

UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children

"The research is just really insufficient for that," she says.
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fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

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

"I feel the rule of giving extra credit for not using the bathroom is completely unfair, it's unethical, and inhumane because it disregards basic human needs..."
Education
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago

AI Is Triggering a Child-Sex-Abuse Crisis

Generative AI is increasingly being used to create sexually explicit images of children, highlighting an emerging crisis in safety.
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