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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

Ron DeSantis's next chapter in book bans backlash? Blame someone else

DeSantis blaming various groups for book-banning chaos
Proposed rule targeting school principals in Florida for obstructing students' access to educational materials [ more ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
Education

Who can school principals turn to when they are the targets of online bullying?

Social media monitoring firm RiskEye has partnered with insurer ARAG to offer a new service to help school principals deal with online attacks.
The service, which has been running as a pilot scheme since October, aims to protect school principals from issues such as bullying, harassment, and reputation damage on social media platforms.
RiskEye CEO Nicola Byrne is also exploring opportunities to offer similar services for other professions in other countries. [ more ]
Independent.ie
5 months ago
Parenting

Mobile phones in classrooms: Education Minister Norma Foley warned of 'terrible threat' to children's well-being

Parents, teachers, and politicians have contacted Minister Norma Foley expressing concerns about children's access to smartphones.
Opinions are divided, with some advocating for restrictions on phone usage to protect children, and others arguing against a ban.
Some individuals highlight the potential benefits of smartphones, such as controlling medical devices and facilitating urgent communication. [ more ]
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