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Teens spend a third of school day on smartphones
16+ hour ago (436+ words) Teenagers spend a third of the school day staring at their smartphones, according to a new study. Frequent phone checking - mostly for social media or entertainment - "undermines" the concentration needed to succeed in class, scientists say. They believe their findings…...
Medical groups sue to block CDC vaccine guideline changes
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (136+ words) After the CDC reduced its recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, several prominent medical associations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians and five other groups sued the CDC to block the change. After the CDC reduced its…...
UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (744+ words) Should teens be banned from social media? Some countries are considering following Australia's lead Some experts worry a blanket ban on social media could have unintended consequences Australia says tech companies have already blocked 4.7 million accounts for under 16s since the…...
Social media harms teens, watchdog warns, as France weighs ban
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (424+ words) France is consider banning social media for under 15s Social media harms the mental health of adolescents, particularly girls, France's health watchdog said Tuesday as the country debates banning children under 15 from accessing the immensely popular platforms. The results of an…...
Chinese homeschool students embrace freer youth in cutthroat market
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (819+ words) Estella, 14, a homeschooled student, does a Spanish class from her bedroom in Shanghai Estella climbs an indoor wall in Shanghai during a break from homeschool lessons Estella studying at home in Shanghai Fourteen-year-old Estella spends her weekdays studying Spanish, rock…...
Billings schools add eye-wash stations to boost student safety
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (371+ words) BILLINGS, Mont. " Billings Public Schools have introduced new eye-wash stations in all 34 schools, a move celebrated by educators and health professionals. The installations aim to enhance student safety by providing immediate access to care in case of eye injuries. Nurse…...
Billings students explore first responder careers at live crash simulation
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (457+ words) Billings Public School System and MSUB City College hosted an exciting live extrication event for over 600 students today! With fire trucks, ambulances, police, and even a life flight helicopter, it was a unique chance for students to see first responders…...