New Michigan bill would restrict use of phones in schools by students Oakland County Republican Rep. Mark Tisdale understands parental concerns, but he explains the students are actually safer without that immediate contact in the middle of an active shooter on the prowl. LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) – Years ago if parents needed to get…
Three studies led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have encouraging implications for patients with breast cancer. Two studies focus on breastfeeding after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The studies found it was safe and feasible for young patients carrying specific genetic variations to breastfeed without raising their risk of a cancer recurrence or a cancer…
article A student places a mobile phone in a box before the start of a lesson at Stonelaw High School in Rutherglen. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth visited the school to meet pupils and school staff to discuss behaviour in schools and the impact of mobile NEW YORK – In a new survey, members of the…
The Virginia Department of Education is releasing its final guidance tomorrow to make schools in the Commonwealth cell phone-free. Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order and asked the Department of Education to create the guidelines. Last month, it released draft guidance that said students’ phones should be turned off and put away from the…
When Tang Wai-kit quit his teaching post to join the Hong Kong Police Force this year, his friends and family voiced worries that he might end up in a job with less pay but bigger safety risks. But the 26-year-old was determined to forge a new path for himself. This week he and 163 others…
ESSEXVILLE, Mich. (WJRT) – Michigan lawmakers are introducing legislation to help cut down on distractions in schools. House Bill 5921, introduced Wednesday by Rep. Mark Tisdel (R-Rochester Hills) would require districts to have a policy limiting cell phone use for students. It comes after several Mid-Michigan districts have introduced similar policies over the last few…
Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara said Tuesday that he agreed with an appeal launched by education expert Daniele Novara and psychotherapist Alberto Pellai for under-14s to be banned from owning cell phones and for under-16s to be prevented from having social-media profiles. Valditara has already banned pupils from being able to use smartphones in class…
[Shutterstock] Students who openly use their cell phone at school will face suspension of one day, while those who use their devices to make video recordings could be expelled, Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has said. Discussing new legislation that will apply to this school year on state broadcaster ERT, the minister made a direct link…