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The UK's Proposed Under‑16 Social Media Ban: Scope, Challenges, and Open Questions
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (200+ words) Will the United Kingdom Ban Social Media for Children Under 16? The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Children's Bill) has taken on heightened significance following the House of Lords' approval of Amendment 94A, which was passed by a substantial margin (261 votes to…...
Australia’s Social Media
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (293+ words) Australia's world-first social media "ban" has been in the global spotlight since its introduction in late 2025. As other jurisdictions look to follow suit, parents and tech giants alike continue to grapple with a key question: how will the ban be…...
Flirting with Divorce: Social Media’s Silent Role in Broken Vows
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1064+ words) Valentine's Day is marketed as a celebration of love'roses, cards, public tributes, and carefully curated posts declaring devotion. Yet before posting a perfectly worded caption, sending a private message, or striking up a new connection online, whether accidentally or intentionally,…...
Navigating Social Media Awareness, Threats, and Response in K-12 Settings
2+ week, 5+ day ago (282+ words) At NABITA, we recognize that managing social media threats requires awareness, prevention, and coordinated response. Schools cannot monitor and control every online interaction, but they can build systems that educate, detect, and respond effectively before issues escalate. Social media connects…...
Dyslexia Screenings in Early Education
3+ week, 5+ day ago (695+ words) The National Literacy Institute (NLI) estimates that 40 percent of students in the United States struggle with reading, a gateway skill necessary for academic and professional success. Up to one in five students may have dyslexia, a learning disability affecting reading....
Changes to Colorado’s FAMLI Program: New Neonatal Care Leave and Lower Premiums
3+ week, 6+ day ago (336+ words) On January 1, 2026, Colorado became the first state in the country to offer paid Neonatal Care Leave.[1] Colorado's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) already afforded eligible employees: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave each year to care for themselves…...
CFPB financial literacy report highlights gaps in youth financial literacy, outlines new strategies
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (32+ words) On December 23, the CFPB submitted its annual financial literacy report outlining its strategy to conduct financial education programs and maintain an Office of Financial Education....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP...
New Portal for Section 117 Foreign Gift and Contract Reporting Underscores Continued Focus on Foreign Influence in U.S. Higher Education
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (207+ words) On December 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued an Electronic Announcement informing institutions that a new portal will be launched in advance of the next Section 117 reporting deadline. ED will offer a December 15 training webinar on the new portal, which…...
New Tax-Advantaged Savings Accounts for Children: Trump Accounts Expected to Go Live in 2026
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (158+ words) A provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act created "Trump Accounts," a new type of individual retirement account (IRA) for children. Starting in 2026, a Trump Account may be opened for any child who is a U.S. citizen, has a Social…...
Agencies Clarify How Certain Fertility Benefits May Be Treated as Excepted Benefits
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (283+ words) Excepted benefits may provide health care coverage but are exempt from the ACA's market reforms, including the prohibition on lifetime and annual dollar limits and the preexisting conditions exclusions, as well as certain HIPAA requirements, such as special enrollment rights....