Opinion
REVIEW: ‘Toy Story 5’ sounds the alarm on childhood screen addiction – with Pixar’s trademark charmBonnie is an 8-year-old girl with a vivid imagination and boundless creativity. She recently staged a “wedding” between a plastic fork and a knife. She regularly invents adventures with her… Read More
Government
Screens fuel anxiety, depression, obesity in children, federal advisory warnsExcessive screen use poses significant harms to children, and Americans must work to reduce the electronic addiction affecting youth, the Department of Health and Human Services said in a report… Read More
Public Education
More schools cutting back technology in classrooms following concerns from parents, health expertsSchool districts from Los Angeles to rural North Carolina are taking steps to rein in technology use, especially among younger students, as part of a growing movement to reverse technological… Read More
Public Education
Florida teachers, students recount ‘all good things’ after cellphone bans: higher test scores, retention, learningWant more engaged students who participate actively in classrooms, improve academic performance and connect more closely with their peers? Then consider banning cellphones throughout the schoolday,… Read More
Culture
Study links ‘addictive use’ of social media with youth suicidal behavior, mental health issuesAs more U.S. youth grow addicted to electronic devices, they could be at greater risk for “suicidal behaviors, suicidal ideation and worse mental health,” a new study… Read More
Public Education
Connecticut schools tightening YouTube policies after issues with elementary studentsAs more Connecticut public-school teachers use video-based educational resources and instruction, districts are struggling to balance technological considerations with student safety. “Policies vary from district to district,” CTInsider.com… Read More
Public Education
Oregon Department of Education releases guidance on cell phone restrictionsThe Oregon Department of Education released a new policy encouraging public schools to limit students’ cell phone use. The guidance cites the associated mental, social and… Read More