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EuronewsStudy Links Universal Free School Meals to Fewer Suspensions
A new study of U.S. schools found that universal free meal programs reduced out-of-school suspensions by about 10 percent in primary schools and 6 percent in secondary schools. Researchers analyzed data from 95,000 schools collected between the 2011-2012 and 2017-2018 academic ye…
orlandoweekly.comCollege Students Boo AI in Commencement Speeches While Using Tools for Coursework
Graduating students at multiple universities expressed opposition to artificial intelligence during recent commencement addresses. At the same time, surveys show many students use AI tools regularly in their academic work.
Los Angeles TimesLargest 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.
calgaryherald.comStudy Shows School Cellphone Bans Reduce Device Use But Not Improve Behavior or Academics
A recent large-scale study examined the effects of cellphone bans in schools. It found that such bans successfully removed devices from students' hands. However, there were no observed improvements in student behavior or academic performance so far.