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Harvard Gazette
2 days ago
Education

How far has COVID set back students? - Harvard Gazette

Parents often misperceive students' learning losses post-pandemic, hindering recovery efforts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

Name-Calling and Calling the Police: How N.Y.C. Parent Meetings Got Mean

Heated education fights in New York City have escalated in recent months over divisive issues like race, discrimination, transgender rights in sports, and the Israel-Hamas war.
The battles reflect the growing political divide even in a deep blue city, with parents exhibiting aggressive and vitriolic behavior, including calling each other bigots and filing police reports. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Parenting

One in four school-starters in England and Wales not toilet-trained, say teachers

One in four children not toilet-trained
Teachers spend significant time supporting unready pupils [ more ]
moreeducation
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Education

Opinion | Get Tech Out of the Classroom Before It's Too Late

Parents in a school district took action to block YouTube on school-issued laptops due to distractions during class.
They aimed for a feasible solution after realizing the challenges of removing laptops entirely from school settings. [ more ]
Cbsnews
1 month ago
Education

New York City announces new public schools opening in September 2024

New public schools opening in NYC in fall including an accelerated high school in East New York.
Schools Chancellor emphasizes the need to reimagine education post-pandemic to better meet parents' and students' needs. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Education

An L.A. teen died. Her mom blames bullying, high school's inaction

Bullying led to tragic outcomes
School negligence in addressing safety concerns [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Education

My Students Are Distracted by Their Phones During Class. You'd Be Shocked by Who's Calling.

Parents' need for constant contact with kids during school clashes with school cellphone policies.
School officials see parents as the primary barrier to banning phones in schools. [ more ]
San Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
Education

San Jose parents strengthen school safety - San Jose Spotlight

Willow Glen High School enhanced safety measures due to past incidents.
The updated safety plan focuses on accountability, consistency, and consequences for students. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Marketing

This Senator Wants to Know What Meta and TikTok Are Doing About Parent-Run Girl Influencer Accounts

Tech CEOs testified in front of Congress about child exploitation on platforms, highlighting parental involvement.
Parents can exploit children on social media for financial gain, including posting suggestive content attracting predators. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Parenting

Santa Clara County invites allegedly abusive parents to kids' interviews

Parents accused of child abuse are allowed in the interview room in Santa Clara County.
Children have recanted abuse allegations in front of parents, causing fear among those required to report abuse. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

An Instagram Investigation

Smartphones usage correlates with mental health issues in teens, especially girls.
Evidence shows a concerning relationship between smartphone use and depression or low self-esteem in teenagers. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Books

In the battle over books, who gets to decide what's age-appropriate at libraries?

Parents Against Bad Books is a group in Idaho advocating against what they consider to be inappropriate books in public libraries.
They set up folding tables outside the library to display the books they believe are explicit and graphic.
The group is pushing for parents to have a say in book selections and classifications in libraries. [ more ]
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