A viral video of primary school pupils in eastern China saluting teachers on cold mornings has sparked a storm of outrage online. The incident happened at Jianqiao Primary School in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a century-old institution known for its status as a key local school and a model of civility. In the clip, four pupils…
Michael R Bloomberg Elected officials are finally waking up to the educational harms of mobile phones in public schools. As more districts ban them, the reports are highly encouraging — though hardly surprising, given the positive results we saw in New York City when we removed them from schools nearly 20 years ago. Yet even…
By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO (Reuters) -On a chilly morning outside Nash Elementary School in a working-class Chicago neighborhood, teachers greeted students with the usual high-fives and hugs, while handing out sheets with red-bolded words proclaiming in capital letters: “Defend your rights under the threat of occupation.” Four weeks into President Donald Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz”…
Teaching has never been just about textbooks. It’s about finding the best way to connect with students and make learning stick. Today, teachers are turning to digital tools like education apps to create lessons that are not only informative but also engaging. These apps make it easier to plan lessons, track student progress, and adapt…
Hong Kong’s No 2 official has said a proposed requirement for teachers to obtain a practising certificate was intended to help them and “not to make things difficult”, while the education minister has dismissed concerns from some in the sector about a lack of consultation over the initiative. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said on…
A proposal by the Hong Kong government to require teachers to obtain a practising certificate has sparked concern in the education sector, with some questioning whether the measure will place additional pressure on frontline educators and drive talent away. The contentious proposal was announced in a supplementary booklet to the policy address and was not…
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — School districts across our Northwest Florida area are sending out a final call ahead of the first day of school on Monday — if you bring your cell phone to school, make sure you don’t use it. Florida has joined states like Alabama, Texas, California and others to ban phone use…
There are few things most American politicians seem to agree upon, but banning mobile phones in classrooms seems to be one of them. Based on the experiences of some schools that have required students to prioritize learning over TikTok scrolling, there’s also a welcome side benefit: less conflict and more “hellos.” When school starts this…
Leading artificial intelligence companies are stepping up their efforts to bring AI to schools across the U.S. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) on Tuesday announced the fall launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction, a $23 million endeavor backed by Anthropic, Microsoft and OpenAI, three main players in the generative AI revolution. “The direct…
Students in Baltimore City Public Schools will have to abide by an updated cell phone policy in the 2025-26 school year: their cell phones will need to be powered off, put away, and secured during the school day. This change is effective on the first day of the school year. City School students are still…