How parents can limit children’s harmful cellphone use at home By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 27, 2024 12- to 13-year-olds have more than doubled their recreational screen time since the pandemic.
Health Matters Many young adults who began vaping as teens can’t shake the habit By John Daley, Colorado Public Radio | KFF Health News | June 12, 2024 New data on substance use among young adults suggests that many former teen e-cigarette users are continuing the habit.
public safety Arrested, suspended: How California colleges discipline faculty and students over protests By CalMatters Staff | May 27, 2024 Hundreds of students and faculty throughout the state are facing legal and academic repercussions.
Youth Bill to require age verification to visit porn sites pits child safety, free speech advocates By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | May 26, 2024 Bi-partisan lawmakers work together, but "Free Speech Coalition," a porn industry trade group says the law would hurt their business.
Bay Area San Francisco sees decrease in people living on streets amid overall rise in homelessness By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | May 20, 2024 Mayor London Breed attributes the downward trend of people living on the street to expanded access to shelter and housing.
education California could require kids to learn how to manage money. Who decides the curriculum? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | May 11, 2024 The proposed ballot initiative so far has almost zero opposition, but some are questioning the idea of letting voters — and not education experts — decide what students learn in the classroom.
Around Town Troop 11 to recognize new Eagle Scouts on May 10 By David Ashton | Reader Submission | May 7, 2024 The joint Court of Honor takes place this Friday at Ellen Driscoll Playhouse.
Education More California high school students want career training. How the state is helping By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | April 29, 2024 More of the state’s high school students are enrolling in career pathway programs for skilled, high-wage jobs.
California California is investing $500M in therapy apps for youth. Advocates fear it won’t pay off By Molly Castle Work | KFF Health News | April 26, 2024 Social workers worry youths who need clinical care won’t get referrals.
Books Why knowledge matters for literacy: A conversation with Natalie Wexler By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | April 24, 2024 Science of reading expert explains why teaching kids background knowledge, from science to history, is vital if you want them to become deep readers.
Around Town PUSD Summer Adventures brings back favorites for middle schoolers By Erin Rivera | PUSD Summer Adventures | April 23, 2024 Meet fellow students and explore the PMS experience with "Welcome to 6th Grade" or "Piedmont Basketball Camp."