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school-policy
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New York Postworld4 days ago
Colorado Teacher Terminated After Investigation Into Classroom Skits
A Denver Public Schools board voted unanimously to terminate a French language teacher following an independent review that found students were asked to kiss during graded classroom skits. The review determined some students felt pressured because the performances counted toward…
Washington Examinerpolitics5 days ago
DEI Initiatives Face Ongoing Scrutiny in U.S. Schools
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have influenced school policies for much of the past decade. Reports describe examples of curriculum content, sports participation rules, and personnel decisions tied to these programs.
Washington Examinerpolitics16 days ago
Pediatric group updates recess guidance after 13 years
New recommendations state recess supports children's health and development. The guidance appears in the journal Pediatrics and cites recent research on physical activity and social skills.
nationalpost.comworld4 days ago
Los Angeles Schools Set New Limits on Student Device Use
The Los Angeles Unified School District will stop issuing devices to students before second grade and impose daily screen-time caps starting this fall. The policy also blocks YouTube on school devices and bans device use during lunch and recess.
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nationalpost.comworld4 days ago
Los Angeles Schools Set New Limits on Classroom Screens
The Los Angeles Unified School District will stop issuing devices to students before second grade and impose daily screen limits starting in the fall. At least 14 states have proposed similar restrictions, and the federal government issued an advisory on youth screen use last wee…
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics33 days ago
Parents Push Some Schools to Restore Primary Homework
A number of parents are asking schools to bring back homework for primary students. Some schools have adjusted policies after hearing from families who want the practice.
Le Mondeworld38 days ago
First Official Report Released on France’s School Uniform Experiment
The first official assessment of a two-year trial launched by then Education Minister Gabriel Attal in 2023 found modest and mixed impacts. The study, covering about 100 schools including Bordes School in Metz, highlighted significant differences in perception between adults and…
Los Angeles Timesworld41 days ago
Largest Study Finds Mixed Results From School Cellphone Bans
The first nationally representative study of school cellphone bans used data from about 4,600 schools that adopted lockable pouches. Teachers reported sharp drops in classroom phone use but the study found little change in test scores, attendance or classroom attention.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance41 days ago
Pediatricians Group Issues Updated Guidance Calling for Protected School Recess
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its first updated policy statement on recess in 13 years. The guidance recommends that schools protect unstructured play time and never withhold it for academic or disciplinary reasons. It cites research linking recess to improved acade…
Fox Newsscience41 days ago
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recess Guidance After More Than a Decade
The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance Monday urging schools to protect recess time, citing benefits for focus, social skills and physical activity. The policy comes as up to 40 percent of districts have cut recess since the mid-2000s amid rising childhood o…
The Guardianpolitics56 days ago
Staffing Shortages and Policy Debates Affect Mental Health Services in UK and US
Surveys and reports highlight overwhelming workloads for UK mental health nurses, leading to patient risks, while US cities expand crisis response programs amid funding challenges. Virginia advances studies on school mental health screenings despite concerns over effectiveness. G…
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Massachusetts House to Vote on Bill Restricting Social Media Access for Minors and Banning Phones in Schools
The Massachusetts House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on April 8 on legislation that would prohibit children under 14 from using social media platforms and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The bill also mandates school districts to prohibit personal el…