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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
6 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.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 week ago
Digital life

Sixth form's grades and confidence soar after mobile ban

Excelsior Academy's mobile phone ban has notably improved student engagement and academic performance.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
fromMail Online
3 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
6 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.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 week ago
Digital life

Sixth form's grades and confidence soar after mobile ban

Excelsior Academy's mobile phone ban has notably improved student engagement and academic performance.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
fromMail Online
3 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.
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NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
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
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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
7 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.
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.
#mental-health
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.
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
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