Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act now in Congress
A Congressional Research Service report identifies key points about the proposed legislation, which aims to keep kids safe online.
cyberbullying
One student’s advice about dealing with bullying
Bullying is something US students should be prepared to deal with so it doesn't take them to depression. Here's some advice from a student.
Students can embrace a new era of ‘classical’ music
Classical music in the 21st century (or, technically, Western art music) isn't popular among students but makes important contributions to art.
Kerfuffles over bullying, discrimination in 3 states
8 million students get racist emails in Fla.; a gay boy sues a district for not stopping bullying; access divides remote students in Calif.
A few threats received against Baltimore-area schools
Police and school officials in a few Md. school systems have been investigating threats since the mass shooting in Fla.
Hate crimes alleged in McHenry Co., across U.S.
On bullying black, Latino, gay, or any other category of human that predestines them to a life of being afraid, are Americans really stuck?
Alarming numbers of teens cyberbully themselves
Digital "self-harm," a form of cyberbullying where teens send hurtful messages anonymously to themselves, is emerging as a concern.
US warns of hackers attacking schools
The US warns schools of a new cyberthreat: criminals demand money for protecting sensitive student data from the dark Web.
Kids say life would be happier without social media
Survey of 5,000 high schoolers in England: Many of them are disillusioned by social media, because of online abuse & fake news.
Bullying hurts schools financially, too
Bullying costs schools the right to provide a safe learning environment, but in many cases it also costs schools money. A lot of money.