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Irish Independent
1 month ago
Education

Kildare 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.uk
2 months ago
Education

Teachers at top London girls' school announce further strikes in ongoing row

Parents express frustration and fear over school strikes affecting education
Students falling behind in schoolwork due to ongoing dispute and strikes [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Education

NYC parents worry students will be turned away from high-performing district under call to cut class sizes

Parents 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 Tribune
4 months ago
Education

Parents spar over bulletin board with Pride symbols in Manhattan District 114

Parents express concerns over LGBTQ display at Manhattan School District 114 Board meeting
Supporters argue that LGBTQ youth need safe spaces in schools [ more ]
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The Drum
1 week ago
Marketing

The Drum

Children under 16 make up 40% of internet users, facing challenges in online safety and ad exposure. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Do Americans support the government's TikTok ban?

42% of Americans support the TikTok ban. [ more ]
Independent
1 month ago
Marketing

'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+ news
3 weeks ago
Education

UK primary school jumps to defend 'well-regarded' trans teacher after complaints

The primary school in Southampton defended a transgender supply teacher after parental complaints, emphasizing tolerance and respect for all staff members. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

NYC kindergarten students learning about penises, vulvas through city's HIV/AIDS curriculum

Young 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.com
1 month ago
Education

U.C. Berkeley Parents Hired Private Security to Patrol Near Campus

Parents hired private security near UC Berkeley campus.
SafeBears group spent $40,000 to hire security guards near U.C. Berkeley. [ more ]
nypost.com
1 month ago
Education

Parents outraged after school installs metal cages so kids can't use bathroom during class

Parents outraged over secondary school installing cages around bathrooms to restrict student access during class. [ more ]
www.sgvtribune.com
2 months ago
Education

Parents demand answers after California substitute teacher's alleged behavior leaves class in tears

Parents protest over substitute teacher's behavior
Concerns over lack of immediate action and notification [ more ]
Romper
3 months ago
Education

NYC Public Schools Tried Remote Learning On A Snow Day & It Did Not Go Well

New 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 ]
Polygon
3 weeks ago
Video games

Are video game addiction lawsuits having a moment?

Video game companies face lawsuits over alleged purposeful addictive game design. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Three injured at Welsh school after reports of stabbing

Three individuals injured at a school in Carmarthenshire, one arrested amid reports of a stabbing. [ more ]
New York Post
4 weeks ago
Music

'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 ]
Independent
1 month ago
Parenting

Julia Molony: Children can't be left to their own devices - parents must take back control of smartphones

Allowing 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.com
2 months ago
Parenting

Navigating the media minefield: supporting gender expansive youth with confidence

Gender-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.com
2 months ago
Mental health

It's such a success': how research into autism is evolving and transforming lives

Parents seek early communication therapy for potential autism in babies.
Early communication therapy aims to improve social interaction and brain function in babies. [ more ]
Digiday
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Briefing: In a tech twist, teens say their parents know more about AI than them - at least for now

A 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 ]
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