What parents should know about teens’ reliance on AI for mental health support
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More regulation is on the way — even while experts say the future likely involves a combination of in-person care and AI chatbots.
Education
Teens use AI for academic support even though they see the dangers, survey finds
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Roughly 7 in 10 teens use AI for academic support, according to Common Sense Media.Around Town
Learn about Piedmont Community Service Crew!
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PCSC will host its annual informational and social event on August 23.Bay Area
California recruits teens to help advise on state’s AI and technology decisions
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Nominate a student to the newly launched California Teen Tech Council.Education
States’ special education complaints are up by almost 50%, survey says
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Anyone, including parents and community members, can file a written state complaint, which triggers a state-led investigation.Environment
San Jose airport creating sensory room for young neurodivergent travelers
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Stress and anxiety from crowded airports and unfamiliar sights and sounds can be pronounced for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities.health
Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why
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Medi-Cal cuts will strain hospitals already operating at a loss, resulting in fewer services and higher costs for the privately insured too.California
Alameda County child welfare agency placed under state oversight after years of failures
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The move represents the first step of state intervention following an onsite agency review in March.Education
Civic education in U.S. includes instruction, but little participation, report says
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The Center on Reinventing Public Education at Arizona State University also found that few districts offer professional development opportunities for teachers on how to discuss controversial topics.Bay Area
Drive to double Berkeley ‘soda tax’ to 2 cents heads to November ballot
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A projected $2.2 million brought in by the higher tax would go toward public education programs and grants in Berkeley.California
