Meta to Change Platform for Teens, Pay $17.1 Billion
The social media giant behind Facebook agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms put children at risk.
Student Well-Being
Straws, ping pong balls reveal invisible harm of vaping
Read how a simple interactive game at Prospect HS illustrated the reality of lung restriction for dozens of students.
Federal judge halts RFK’s vaccine rollback
From 'arbitrary' memos to 'unbalanced' panels, we break down the legal violations that put RFK Jr's vaccine agenda on ice.
Sharp rise in sleep deprivation among US teens: study
77% of US high school students are sleep-deprived, mainly due to early school start times that conflict with natural teenage biological cycles.
Federal grants fight the school psychologist shortage
New grant rules prioritize rural districts and paid internships to ensure that the next generation of school psychologists lands where they are needed most.
Temple study targets barriers to free school meals
Researchers are using spice racks, gardens, and student voices to address the infrastructure and social issues that keep Philly students hungry.
Is 7:10 too early to start high school?
Teens’ body clocks run late, so why does school start so early? Science says later times mean better health and learning.
AI chatbots under scrutiny after teen suicides
Two lawsuits question whether AI chatbots failed teens in crisis, raising urgent concerns about safety protocols, accountability, & mental health.
2 Aurora students confront gun violence in schools
From Illinois to Colorado, teens argue that both gun laws and deeper social change are needed to stop school shootings.
Pretty privilege powers teenfluencers. At what cost?
A new wave of research shows that beauty sells on social media, but it leaves teenfluencers and their peers paying the price.