More school districts count on a 4-day week to attract and retain teachers

Just over half the states in the U.S. have schools that operate on a 4 day/per week schedule. Their numbers continue to climb. It's an effort by schools to attract and retain teachers.

Millennials might be raising 'Velcro kids.' What does that mean and is it a bad thing?

While the term "Velcro parents" isn't as established as other parenting styles, it is gaining traction on social media.
KRTV

Reflective tape highlights student safety in Great Falls

Great Falls Public Schools is helping students stay visible on their way to and from school with a bright, reflective ...
Edutopia

3 Ways to Reimagine Your Learning Wall

Teachers can borrow a few ideas from museum displays to enhance their wall space dedicated to objectives and other learning ...
The Conversation

Cellphones in schools – more states are taking action to reduce student distraction without eliminating tech access

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
Phys.org

Many US states are rethinking how students use cellphones, but digital tech still has a place in the classroom

Across the United States, more schools are implementing policies restricting cell phones as concerns about digital distraction, mental health and academic performance rise. The scale of the issue is ...
Wired

How to Use a Password Manager to Share Your Logins After You Die

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The New York Times

How to Use Your Phone to Make Life Better

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Haley Jo Lewis Haley Jo Lewis was a newsletters editor. She has contributed to ...
LAist

Would California’s big new housing bill affect your LA neighborhood? Use this map to find out

Despite opposition from Los Angeles politicians, this year’s highest-profile California housing bill has cleared the state Legislature and is now waiting for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final approval. If ...
Seattle Times

Have you opted your child out of classroom technology? Tell us about it

Education Lab is a Seattle Times project that spotlights promising approaches to persistent challenges in public education. The Seattle Foundation serves as the fiscal sponsor for Education Lab, which ...
ZDNet

Use Google Chat? Gemini can edit your messages now

Gemini arrives in Google Chat. Chat users can have the AI assistant write their messages. AI tools are infiltrating more points of communication. People are already using AI to write emails and ...
WRAL

Wake teachers using AI in the classroom set tone for safe, smart learning

Three years after the release of ChatGPT changed the way we query our world, the Wake County Public School System has yet to publish an official AI policy for staff and students. Tuesday's meeting of ...