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Scouts to learn cybersecurity skills as part of Digital Citizen Badge

Scouts launch new activities to teach online safety skills to children, backed by NCSC experts.
#media-literacy

YouTube Partners With Poynter on Media Literacy Education Push

MediaWise's curriculum helps teens navigate online misinformation and develop critical thinking skills.
The program is designed to be culturally adaptable, supporting diverse audiences globally.

YouTube Partners With Poynter on Media Literacy Education Push

Youth online media consumption is challenged by misinformation, which can be mitigated through proper media literacy education.

YouTube Partners With Poynter on Media Literacy Education Push

MediaWise's curriculum helps teens navigate online misinformation and develop critical thinking skills.
The program is designed to be culturally adaptable, supporting diverse audiences globally.

YouTube Partners With Poynter on Media Literacy Education Push

Youth online media consumption is challenged by misinformation, which can be mitigated through proper media literacy education.
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Man buys Taylor Swift-signed guitar at auction for $4000, promptly destroys it

A man destroyed a signed Taylor Swift guitar in protest of her political support after buying it at auction, sparking both controversy and humor.

'Anyone driving a car is operating a loaded weapon' - Woman (20) lucky to survive crash suffered broken back and brain bleed

Meabh White's story emphasizes the imperative of responsible driving and the profound, lifelong consequences of road safety negligence, particularly for young drivers.
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Family Health Centers receive $600k grant to expand anti-overdose education programs in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

The Sunset Park Health Council received $600,000 to expand its anti-overdose education program, focusing on opioid prevention in schools.

I was groomed by someone I met playing video games online at age 12

Online grooming poses significant dangers to children, often initiated through seemingly innocent online interactions.

London school to swap smartphones for 'bricks'

The Fulham Boys School has banned smartphones for younger pupils, allowing only basic phones to promote healthier childhood experiences.
#activism

DEA puts fentanyl into focus: 'Have that conversion with your kids'

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day highlights the urgent need for parental conversations about the dangers of drug overdoses, especially fentanyl.

Meet the man stabbed 18 times who is taking knives off London's streets

Knife crime campaigner Faron Paul shares his personal experience to educate teenagers on the dangers of knife violence.

DEA puts fentanyl into focus: 'Have that conversion with your kids'

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day highlights the urgent need for parental conversations about the dangers of drug overdoses, especially fentanyl.

Meet the man stabbed 18 times who is taking knives off London's streets

Knife crime campaigner Faron Paul shares his personal experience to educate teenagers on the dangers of knife violence.
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London children learn how to handle emergencies with 'lifesaver badge'

The Charity Challenge badge teaches young people essential emergency skills and encourages community involvement.
#community-engagement

Ambulance launches lifesaver badge for children

Young people in London are being trained in CPR and first aid through the LAS Charity Challenge initiative.

Clayton Kershaw Reads To Kids As Part Of Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Program

Clayton Kershaw promotes literacy through L.A. Reads program, emphasizing the importance of reading for youth.

Ambulance launches lifesaver badge for children

Young people in London are being trained in CPR and first aid through the LAS Charity Challenge initiative.

Clayton Kershaw Reads To Kids As Part Of Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Program

Clayton Kershaw promotes literacy through L.A. Reads program, emphasizing the importance of reading for youth.
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Okay, Judges Really Need To Stop Putting Innocent Kids In Handcuffs

A Detroit judge controversially handcuffed an innocent student during a field trip as a misguided disciplinary tactic, reminiscent of discredited 'Scared Straight' programs.

Judge puts teen in handcuffs, jail clothes after she fell asleep during a courtroom field trip

Judicial reprimanding tactics can be controversial, especially when they involve treating minors in a punitive manner.

BRIC Ignites Student Creativity as Art, Film Showcase Kicks Off Today

BRIC Arts Media hosting youth art exhibitions until July 28

From unhoused to high school grad: L.A. ceremony honors students who overcame the odds

Overcoming adversity: Los Angeles Unified high school students facing hardship achieve success and receive recognition and scholarships.

Model-Boat Sailing Returns to Central Park

Model boats returned to Central Park's pond since 2019 with new concessionaire Rocking the Boat teaching youths about boats.

A Middle School Book Club Makes Good Trouble, on a National Scale

Established book club Good Books Young Troublemakers for middle graders aims to introduce potentially controversial and diverse content, expanding nationwide.

Coventry knife crime taskforce makes 25 arrests

Educating youth is crucial in combatting crime, emphasizing prevention over arrests.

Tory MP slams LGBTQ+ school schemes saying it's 'disturbing' to ask kids if they're gay

Claiming it is disturbing to ask children about their sexual orientation in LGBTQ+ inclusivity schemes.

BKLYN Sauce: Piste Academy

Fencing teaches discipline, goal orientation, and focus.
PISTE Academy offers free classes and equipment to eliminate barriers.

At this South Bronx magnet program, kids get schooled in cannabis

Middle school students in the South Bronx are participating in an after-school program to learn about cannabis.
Teens are taking initiatives to educate themselves about marijuana amidst the increase in availability of products like edibles and vapes.

Fresh plea for knife crime action as teenager killed in west London park

Campaigners and victims' families are calling for more action to tackle London's knife crime epidemic.
Efforts are needed to persuade young people not to carry knives and to educate them about the consequences.

Sunnyvale robotics team demos skills at hackers challenge

The importance of community and hands-on learning in tech education.
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