School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?
The Australian government introduced what it’s called “world-leading” legislation in parliament this week to wipe social ...
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Parents demand action on bullying as school concerns spread on social media
A post in the "What's Going on in Springfield, Oregon" private Facebook group detailing concerns of bullying in local schools ...
Westhill schools screen film to educate on social media's addictive nature
Neighbors learned the most is how social media is designed to keep people on it as long as possible. Parents hope to apply ...
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‘They definitely want more time to talk about it’: Westhill School District showing documentary on the darkside of social media
The school district will be showing the documentary "Like" at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. A Q&A and open discussion ...
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Franklin High School partners with TikTok to encourage healthy social media boundaries
At Franklin High School, the social media giant teamed up with the Parent Teacher Student Association for a panel on teen ...
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Youngkin Establishes Task Force to Combat Negative Effects of Social Media on Youth Mental Health
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Executive Order 43 on Thursday, which enacted a multi-pronged effort to address the impact of ...
Opinion: Social media is not a reliable source for financial literacy
Tips generated on social media also overlook the importance of building goals for long-term financial success.
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Social media impact is ‘largest challenge’ within girls’ schools, teachers say
More than two in three teachers believe the impact of social media on pupils is the most pronounced challenge in girls’ schools, a poll has suggested. Nearly three in five (58%) teachers said ...
Governor issues order empowering parents to protect children from social media
Virginia and the nation’s children are facing a youth mental health crisis driven by the effects of unrestricted cell phone ...
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TikTok grants SF high school $3K for responsible social-media use
San Francisco’s Abraham Lincoln High School is one of a handful of schools in the region that received grants from TikTok this month. TikTok partnered with National PTA, which advocates for laws, ...
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Uptown high school cancels classes after threats on social media, school officials say
Sophie B. Wright High School in Uptown was closed to students Thursday due to social media posts threatening the safety of ...