Irish Independent1 month agoEducationKildare pupils to protest at Leinster House over seven-year delay to new school - 'It's beggars belief'550 students urge completion of new school building €7,500 spent weekly on security for vacant building [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk2 months agoEducationTeachers at top London girls' school announce further strikes in ongoing rowParents express frustration and fear over school strikes affecting education Students falling behind in schoolwork due to ongoing dispute and strikes [ more ]
New York Post2 months agoEducationNYC parents worry students will be turned away from high-performing district under call to cut class sizesParents in District 26 are opposing a state law on class size reductions. Concerns about enrollment caps affecting kids' ability to attend neighborhood schools. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune4 months agoEducationParents spar over bulletin board with Pride symbols in Manhattan District 114Parents express concerns over LGBTQ display at Manhattan School District 114 Board meeting Supporters argue that LGBTQ youth need safe spaces in schools [ more ]
The Drum1 week agoMarketingThe DrumChildren under 16 make up 40% of internet users, facing challenges in online safety and ad exposure. [ more ]
New York Post3 weeks agoMarketingDo Americans support the government's TikTok ban?42% of Americans support the TikTok ban. [ more ]
Independent1 month agoMarketing'My 12-year-old received sexually explicit photos on her phone - despite our efforts to keep her safe'Parents face challenges in managing children's smartphone usage and social media exposure. Setting restrictions and guidelines can help parents control children's smartphone use and ensure their safety. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news3 weeks agoEducationUK primary school jumps to defend 'well-regarded' trans teacher after complaintsThe primary school in Southampton defended a transgender supply teacher after parental complaints, emphasizing tolerance and respect for all staff members. [ more ]
New York Post1 month agoEducationNYC kindergarten students learning about penises, vulvas through city's HIV/AIDS curriculumYoung NYC students learning HIV basics in kindergarten through a revamped curriculum with a controversial book. Lessons emphasize gender diversity, use of pronouns 'they/them' and 'theirs,' and aim to lay the foundation for understanding HIV/AIDS. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com1 month agoEducationU.C. Berkeley Parents Hired Private Security to Patrol Near CampusParents hired private security near UC Berkeley campus. SafeBears group spent $40,000 to hire security guards near U.C. Berkeley. [ more ]
nypost.com1 month agoEducationParents outraged after school installs metal cages so kids can't use bathroom during classParents outraged over secondary school installing cages around bathrooms to restrict student access during class. [ more ]
www.sgvtribune.com2 months agoEducationParents demand answers after California substitute teacher's alleged behavior leaves class in tearsParents protest over substitute teacher's behavior Concerns over lack of immediate action and notification [ more ]
Romper3 months agoEducationNYC Public Schools Tried Remote Learning On A Snow Day & It Did Not Go WellNew York City's remote learning test on a snow day did not go well Parents believe kids should be allowed to enjoy snow days [ more ]
Polygon3 weeks agoVideo gamesAre video game addiction lawsuits having a moment?Video game companies face lawsuits over alleged purposeful addictive game design. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk3 weeks agoLondonThree injured at Welsh school after reports of stabbingThree individuals injured at a school in Carmarthenshire, one arrested amid reports of a stabbing. [ more ]
New York Post4 weeks agoMusic'Taylor Tots' moms can't shake off Taylor Swift's dirty lyrics, mature themes on 'TTPD': 'Definitely got some darkness'Parents are concerned about explicit lyrics and mature themes on Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.' [ more ]
Independent1 month agoParentingJulia Molony: Children can't be left to their own devices - parents must take back control of smartphonesAllowing smartphones to young children impacts their mental health negatively. Social media plays a significant role in the social lives of pre-teens and teens. [ more ]
Advocate.com2 months agoParentingNavigating the media minefield: supporting gender expansive youth with confidenceGender-affirming healthcare is under attack in some states 94% of respondents from the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey are satisfied with their transition. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoMental healthIt's such a success': how research into autism is evolving and transforming livesParents seek early communication therapy for potential autism in babies. Early communication therapy aims to improve social interaction and brain function in babies. [ more ]
Digiday5 months agoArtificial intelligenceAI Briefing: In a tech twist, teens say their parents know more about AI than them - at least for nowA majority of parents feel positive about their teens using generative AI, but still have concerns about the risks. Germany had the highest percentage of overall positive sentiment towards generative AI, followed by the U.S. and Japan. Parents and teens are both worried about job loss, misinformation, and new forms of harassment and cyber-bullying with the use of AI. [ more ]