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Teens" reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (523+ words) Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9: 18 AM Indeed, the 13-year-olds who took the national test experienced the pandemic's disruption during formative elementary years of schooling. In a few years, they will have graduated " and they may still be behind. "The 13-year-olds who took…...
UN rights office says children need better protection online
1+ week, 5+ day ago (104+ words) Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2: 40 AM FRANKFURT, May 29 (Reuters) " The United Nations" Human Rights Office on Friday called for more robust regulation and oversight by governments to make online platforms safer for children. "Enhancing protection of children online is an urgent priority…...
US CDC delays publishing report showing COVID vaccine benefits, Wa Po reports
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (106+ words) Fine Day 102. 3 April 9 (Reuters) " The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delayed publication of a CDC report showing the COVID-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for healthy adults last winter…...
French nationals released from Iran, returning to France, Macron says
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (90+ words) Fine Day 102. 3 PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) " French nationals Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are "free and on their way to France, after three and a half years of detention in Iran," President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday in a post on…...
Swiss Citizens Overwhelmingly Support Stricter Social Media Rules for Youth
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (370+ words) Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9: 20 AM A new poll reveals that 94% of Swiss residents believe children and teens need enhanced protection from harmful social media content. The survey comes as Switzerland's government considers potential age restrictions and new regulations for major tech…...
Gaming Platform Roblox Adds Teen Controls to Meet Indonesia's Social Media Ban
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (442+ words) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1: 21 AM Popular gaming platform Roblox is implementing new content restrictions for users under 16 in Indonesia following the country's new social media regulations. The changes take effect March 28 as part of Indonesia's effort to protect children from high-risk…...
Delaware State University Reveals Graduation Ceremony Featured Speakers
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (291+ words) Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12: 51 PM Delaware State University has made an announcement regarding the keynote speakers who will address graduates at the upcoming commencement ceremony. The university shared details about the speakers selected for this year's graduation event. Delaware State University…...
Lawyers: Nearly 600 Migrant Kids Held in Poor Conditions at Texas Center
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (642+ words) Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6: 36 PM Legal advocates report that almost 600 immigrant children were detained at a Texas facility without adequate food, medical care or mental health services. Court documents reveal dozens of children were held far beyond the 20-day legal limit,…...
Study: Excessive Social Media Use Hurts Teen Mental Health, Girls Hit Hardest
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (580+ words) Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 8: 21 PM New research from the World Happiness Report reveals that teenagers who spend more than five hours daily on social media platforms report significantly lower life satisfaction. The study found girls are particularly affected, with young people…...
Advocacy Group Launches $50 M Campaign to Highlight Child Care Costs in Elections
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (666+ words) Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12: 40 AM A national advocacy organization plans to invest $50 million supporting Democratic candidates who prioritize child care and elder care affordability issues. The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy hopes to make caregiving costs a central election topic…...