Whose call: A student-driven approach to school cell phone policies
Over the last few years we have had the pleasure of working with several school partners to address the growing concern around cell phones in schools. Using a…
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Simplified K-12 cybersecurity streamlines student data access
Remember when moving from one end of a state to another often meant changing phone numbers because the new residence would be in a different area code? And,…
How an online shift increased outdoor learning opportunities
One year ago, we at The Ecology School were confronted with the pandemic reality of cancelled in-person programs in exchange for remote, virtual learning. What we created in…
The Social Institute Unveils Curriculum for 4th Graders on SEL
The Social Institute today announced that it has expanded its pioneering social-emotional learning curriculum to meet the needs of fourth ... Read more
Video of the Week: Dealing with digital distraction in the classroom
Ed. note: Video of the Week picks are supplied by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech ... Read more
7 TED Talks All About Mobile
This month's TED Talks focuses in on a subject near and dear to our thumbs—our mobile devices. TED Talks are some of today’s most popular examples of the…
ACLU says Washington schools can’t seize student phones
The American Civil Liberties Union has objected to a proposed new policy in a Washington state school system that would let school officials seize students’ cell phones if…
Researchers: Digital devices deprive brain of needed downtime
Cell phones, which in the last few years have become full-fledged computers with high-speed internet connections, can make the tiniest windows of time entertaining, and potentially productive. But…
Panel: Cell phones have much potential in classrooms
Teachers are finding creative ways to include mobile phones in instruction in an effort to bridge the divide between the technologies children use at home and what they…