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.
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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.
Flag football’s rise brings focus on mental health
As new sports grow in popularity, teens remind us that the toughest battles often happen off the field.
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.
Research on media glorification and teen behavior
Teen drinking and drug use are down, but the media can make them look more common than ever. How can we mitigate the effects?
Media literacy can promote healthy relationships
Beyond filters and hashtags: teaching teens to see through romantic illusions online and embrace genuine, healthy relationship values.
IL to require mental health screening in schools
Illinois will be the first state to require annual school mental health screenings, aiming to detect problems early and reduce stigma.
Calif. aims to improve mental health for boys & men
California tackles the crisis facing young men and boys with a new executive order focused on mental health and opportunity.
S.F. cracks down on deepfake websites
Lawyers in Calif. are trying to stop AI sites from deepfaking images in which a middle or high school girl is on a nude body.