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Why some Florida parents are pushing back against school cellphone bans

Broward County's cellphone ban in schools faces resistance from parents concerned about communication and mental health impacts.

New California law limits the use of cell phones in schools. Here's what to know

California law AB 3216 mandates public schools to limit or ban cell phone use to enhance focus and address mental health issues among students.

Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use

California Governor urges restricting smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus.

'Scandalous waste of money' - Government to spend 9m on pouches to lock away mobile phones in schools

The Irish government plans to implement a ban on mobile phones in schools with a €9 million budget for storage solutions, aiming for a uniform approach.

Why some Florida parents are pushing back against school cellphone bans

Broward County's cellphone ban in schools faces resistance from parents concerned about communication and mental health impacts.

New California law limits the use of cell phones in schools. Here's what to know

California law AB 3216 mandates public schools to limit or ban cell phone use to enhance focus and address mental health issues among students.

Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use

California Governor urges restricting smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus.

'Scandalous waste of money' - Government to spend 9m on pouches to lock away mobile phones in schools

The Irish government plans to implement a ban on mobile phones in schools with a €9 million budget for storage solutions, aiming for a uniform approach.
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Shoplifting, Mass Transit, Flag Design, a Dying Mall: What Else We're Voting On Today

Local elections in big cities will be pivotal for issues like school governance, mass transit funding, and mayoral decisions, showcasing unique local political climates.

Privacy concerns raised over policy requiring California high school students to scan a QR code before using the bathroom

Edison High School's new bathroom policy raises student privacy concerns.
Tracking restroom visits might violate students' rights.
Guidelines aim to enhance safety during emergencies.
#student-rights

Parents sue after student punished for using AI in class

RNH's parents are suing his school after he was punished for using AI in a project, claiming it could harm his college applications.

California school's dress code bans lululemon shorts. Parents say girls were body-shamed

Parents want a relaxed dress code after students faced scrutiny for wearing lululemon shorts, feeling body-shamed and uncomfortable.

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.

Parents sue after student punished for using AI in class

RNH's parents are suing his school after he was punished for using AI in a project, claiming it could harm his college applications.

California school's dress code bans lululemon shorts. Parents say girls were body-shamed

Parents want a relaxed dress code after students faced scrutiny for wearing lululemon shorts, feeling body-shamed and uncomfortable.

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.
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Mary Lou McDonald demands Taoiseach scraps Budget plans for 9m of mobile-phone pouches in schools

The introduction of phone pouches in schools has been criticized as a waste of funds amid pressing educational needs.
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A school fired an anti-trans teacher & now must pay him half a million dollars - LGBTQ Nation

Virginia school board pays $575,000 after firing a teacher for not using a trans student's pronouns, highlighting tensions between religious beliefs and LGBTQ+ rights.

Judge rules straight, cis principal can't be the victim of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination - LGBTQ Nation

A school principal's protections against retaliation for LGBTQ advocacy were denied by a federal judge based on her non-marginalized status.

A school fired an anti-trans teacher & now must pay him half a million dollars - LGBTQ Nation

Virginia school board pays $575,000 after firing a teacher for not using a trans student's pronouns, highlighting tensions between religious beliefs and LGBTQ+ rights.

Judge rules straight, cis principal can't be the victim of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination - LGBTQ Nation

A school principal's protections against retaliation for LGBTQ advocacy were denied by a federal judge based on her non-marginalized status.
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#transgender-rights

Cisgender students allowed to sue Virginia schools to avoid sharing restrooms with trans classmates

A Virginia court allows a cisgender student to sue her school district for sharing restrooms with trans girls.

Parent banned from their kid's soccer games after protesting a trans player - LGBTQ Nation

The Bow School District banned a parent for protesting against a transgender student's participation in sports due to harassment concerns.

Mother sued her school for being too supportive of trans kids. It didn't work out for her.

The court dismissed an anti-trans mother's lawsuit against a school district for not informing her about her child's social transition. The school policy favored parental notification.

17 Republican AGs demand Supreme Court take up case about forcing schools to out trans kids

Republican state attorneys general file amicus brief supporting a Supreme Court case on a school's policy regarding the outing of trans and gender-nonconforming students to their parents.
The brief opposes a lower court decision upholding the Montgomery County, Maryland, Board of Education's guidelines on student gender identity.

Cisgender students allowed to sue Virginia schools to avoid sharing restrooms with trans classmates

A Virginia court allows a cisgender student to sue her school district for sharing restrooms with trans girls.

Parent banned from their kid's soccer games after protesting a trans player - LGBTQ Nation

The Bow School District banned a parent for protesting against a transgender student's participation in sports due to harassment concerns.

Mother sued her school for being too supportive of trans kids. It didn't work out for her.

The court dismissed an anti-trans mother's lawsuit against a school district for not informing her about her child's social transition. The school policy favored parental notification.

17 Republican AGs demand Supreme Court take up case about forcing schools to out trans kids

Republican state attorneys general file amicus brief supporting a Supreme Court case on a school's policy regarding the outing of trans and gender-nonconforming students to their parents.
The brief opposes a lower court decision upholding the Montgomery County, Maryland, Board of Education's guidelines on student gender identity.
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#education

UFT survey shows NYC public school teachers would likely support a school cellphone ban

A significant majority of NYC educators support a cellphone ban in schools, reflecting concerns about classroom disruption and student wellbeing.

More than half of city students report school bullying: report

Bullying and harassment among students are at an all-time high, indicating a pressing need for intervention and support.

Mobile phones could be banned for secondary school students, Education Minister Norma Foley says

Minister Foley plans to ban smartphones in secondary schools due to negative impacts on learning and cyberbullying.

Kathy Hochul's 'Big' Plan to Ban Phones in Schools

The ban on electronics in schools improved student interaction and engagement.

Chancellor David Banks offers a pathetic 'state of the schools' address

Chancellor Banks' address lacked substantive academic metrics, focusing instead on civic initiatives and new programming while neglecting critical educational issues.

Palo Alto Unified says battle over gender-neutral bathrooms is a misunderstanding

The controversy over all-gender bathrooms in a Palo Alto school reflects broader societal debates over gender inclusion and bathroom access.

UFT survey shows NYC public school teachers would likely support a school cellphone ban

A significant majority of NYC educators support a cellphone ban in schools, reflecting concerns about classroom disruption and student wellbeing.

More than half of city students report school bullying: report

Bullying and harassment among students are at an all-time high, indicating a pressing need for intervention and support.

Mobile phones could be banned for secondary school students, Education Minister Norma Foley says

Minister Foley plans to ban smartphones in secondary schools due to negative impacts on learning and cyberbullying.

Kathy Hochul's 'Big' Plan to Ban Phones in Schools

The ban on electronics in schools improved student interaction and engagement.

Chancellor David Banks offers a pathetic 'state of the schools' address

Chancellor Banks' address lacked substantive academic metrics, focusing instead on civic initiatives and new programming while neglecting critical educational issues.

Palo Alto Unified says battle over gender-neutral bathrooms is a misunderstanding

The controversy over all-gender bathrooms in a Palo Alto school reflects broader societal debates over gender inclusion and bathroom access.
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#parenting

Unless parents are pushing the issue, it can fizzle out': what to do if your child is bullied at school

Charlotte O'Brien's tragic death underscores the need for better handling of bullying complaints in schools.

Mom rails against school's reaction to her daughter's nose piercing: 'That's a tad too far'

Mother speaks out against school's strict nose stud policy.

Unless parents are pushing the issue, it can fizzle out': what to do if your child is bullied at school

Charlotte O'Brien's tragic death underscores the need for better handling of bullying complaints in schools.

Mom rails against school's reaction to her daughter's nose piercing: 'That's a tad too far'

Mother speaks out against school's strict nose stud policy.
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#student-safety

California legislators want school districts to limit, prohibit smartphone use in schools

California will mandate school districts to restrict smartphone use among students by July 2026.
The bill has bipartisan support and follows calls for tighter regulations on phone usage in schools.

Officials: Switchblade found in elementary school student's backpack in Stoneham

Student brought switchblade to elementary school resulting in disciplinary action.
No intent to harm but school takes weapon incidents seriously.

California legislators want school districts to limit, prohibit smartphone use in schools

California will mandate school districts to restrict smartphone use among students by July 2026.
The bill has bipartisan support and follows calls for tighter regulations on phone usage in schools.

Officials: Switchblade found in elementary school student's backpack in Stoneham

Student brought switchblade to elementary school resulting in disciplinary action.
No intent to harm but school takes weapon incidents seriously.
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More CA Schools Are Banning Smartphones, but Kids Sneak Them into Class

Banning cellphones at Bullard High School has reduced bullying and increased student socialization, but enforcement of the ban poses significant challenges.

Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school

Schools are focusing on improving attendance as COVID-19 cases rise, impacting parents' decisions on when to send children to school.
#discrimination

Antisemitism, swastika grafitti created 'hostile' climate in Carmel school, probe finds

Jewish students faced pervasive antisemitic harassment at a California school, leading to a federal civil rights investigation and an agreement to address the issues.

Britain's 'strictest school' faces High Court challenge over 'Muslim prayer ban'

A student is challenging a school's ban on prayer rituals, claiming it is discriminatory and violates her right to freedom of religion.
The school argues that the ban is necessary to create an inclusive environment and prevent disruption and division among students.

Muslim pupil loses UK court bid over Michaela school prayer rituals ban

Legal challenge against London school's prayer ban dismissed by court, affecting students' religious freedom.

Antisemitism, swastika grafitti created 'hostile' climate in Carmel school, probe finds

Jewish students faced pervasive antisemitic harassment at a California school, leading to a federal civil rights investigation and an agreement to address the issues.

Britain's 'strictest school' faces High Court challenge over 'Muslim prayer ban'

A student is challenging a school's ban on prayer rituals, claiming it is discriminatory and violates her right to freedom of religion.
The school argues that the ban is necessary to create an inclusive environment and prevent disruption and division among students.

Muslim pupil loses UK court bid over Michaela school prayer rituals ban

Legal challenge against London school's prayer ban dismissed by court, affecting students' religious freedom.
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#classroom-distractions

Fresno Unified's phone policy is 20 years old. Teachers say they can't teach, need support

Teacher implements phone charging policy to prevent distractions
Lack of clear policy and support from administration leaves teacher feeling frustrated

Ontario tightens rules on cellphone use, bans vaping in schools | CBC News

Crackdown on cellphone use and vaping in schools to combat distractions and negative impacts.

Fresno Unified's phone policy is 20 years old. Teachers say they can't teach, need support

Teacher implements phone charging policy to prevent distractions
Lack of clear policy and support from administration leaves teacher feeling frustrated

Ontario tightens rules on cellphone use, bans vaping in schools | CBC News

Crackdown on cellphone use and vaping in schools to combat distractions and negative impacts.
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Ruling due in Muslim student's High Court challenge against prayer ban' at north London school

A Muslim student challenged Michaela Community School over a prayer ban on religious grounds.

Texas superintendent suspended after trans student was booted from high school musical

School's policy mandates casting by gender at birth affecting a transgender student's role in a musical.
Superintendent suspended following investigation into trans student's removal.

Michaela School made being Muslim seem toxic, former pupil says

Former pupils claim 'prayer ban' at Michaela School in London made being Muslim 'toxic' and 'evil'.
School known for 'tiger teaching' approach faces High Court challenge over policy.

"Shocking" school permission slip requires parental consent for a visit from a Black author

A Florida school faced backlash for asking parents to sign permission slips for their children to listen to a reading from a Black author.
The school's request was a response to Florida's Parents' Bill of Rights, which gives parents the power to object to classroom content based on their beliefs.

School under fire for requiring parents to sign permission slips for Black History Month events

Parents are required to sign permission slips for students to participate in Black History Month events at a school in Miami.
The school board is implementing a new state rule under Florida's Parents' Bill of Rights that requires parental consent for school-sponsored events.
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Colorado parents claim their 11-year-old daughter was forced to sleep in bed with transgender student on school trip

Parents in Colorado are upset that their 11-year-old daughter was forced to share a bed with a transgender student on a school trip
The parents are arguing that the school district's policy is unconstitutional and are demanding to be informed in advance about their child's bedmate's gender

Trans boy reinstated as male lead in 'Oklahoma!' and offered apology

A transgender student was initially prohibited from playing the male lead in his school's production of Oklahoma! due to a new policy.
After facing intense backlash, the school modified the policy to allow students to play different genders, but also changed the production to be more child-friendly.
There was strong community support for the transgender student, with over 60 individuals speaking in his defense at a school board meeting.

Colorado parents claim their 11-year-old daughter was forced to sleep in bed with transgender student on school trip

Parents in Colorado are upset that their 11-year-old daughter was forced to share a bed with a transgender student on a school trip
The parents are arguing that the school district's policy is unconstitutional and are demanding to be informed in advance about their child's bedmate's gender

Trans boy reinstated as male lead in 'Oklahoma!' and offered apology

A transgender student was initially prohibited from playing the male lead in his school's production of Oklahoma! due to a new policy.
After facing intense backlash, the school modified the policy to allow students to play different genders, but also changed the production to be more child-friendly.
There was strong community support for the transgender student, with over 60 individuals speaking in his defense at a school board meeting.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom wants to restrict phone use in schools

Gavin Newsom supports restricting smartphones in schools, aligning with efforts from other states for children's well-being.
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