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Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media for ‘worrisome behavior’

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Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media posts for signs they might engage in violence on campus or harm themselves so that school staff — and in some cases police — can intervene. Chicago Public Schools piloted a similar social media monitoring program in the mid-2010s. newsletters.

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As Seattle schools sue social media companies, what’s the legal impact?

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A notable new lawsuit against social media industry leaders by the Seattle school district has left legal experts divided on how the case will unfold. Meanwhile, the social media companies named in the lawsuit emphasized their own commitments to teen and child safety. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat.

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4 essential resources for building research skills in high school

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By the time students reach me in high school, they are already juggling multiple social media accounts and unknowingly driving many business and political decisions through their media consumption. One of my favorites is the “Social Media and Misinformation” presentation. But don’t settle for just one.

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Vernier Science Education Launches New Resources to Engage Students in Phenomena-Based Learning During Upcoming Eclipses 

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During the eclipses, educators and students can use our glasses to observe the moon pass between the sun and earth, and they can use our technology to collect data and better understand what is happening in the world around them.” Vernier Science Education is offering an array of helpful tips on how to collect data during the eclipse.

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Psychology's Crucial Role in Tech's Evolution

Mark Smithers

Social media platforms should be held accountable for design choices and preventing online harassment to promote better mental health. Privacy design plays a crucial role in ensuring that individuals' personal information is protected and that they have control over how their data is used.

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Do Online Degrees Lead to Jobs as Reliably as Traditional Ones?

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But as I dug into the data, I couldn’t find parallel figures on how online graduates are faring. Tapping into digital communities, and clicking on social media sites, are among other ways online students can gain access to networks to jump-start social capital. percent, compared with 5.8

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Professors Try Teaching With TikTok. But It’s Not for ‘Boring, Lecturing Things.’

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the professor says, “Have I analyzed five forces or only four,” referring to a management theory known as Porter’s Five Forces. Even so, data shows that TikTok is where students congregate these days. Would I encourage my students to be on social media all the time? stumid0 Do you feel lucky? Sixty-seven percent of U.S.