California Students Sleep More, Score Higher After Law
California's groundbreaking law pushing school start times later is working. Students are sleeping more, feeling better mentally, and earning higher grades just one year in.
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Egypt Penalizes Officials Over AI-Generated Niqab Hoax
Egyptian education officials are cracking down on misinformation after fake AI images and false claims about mandatory face veils spread on social media. The swift action shows how schools are learning to combat digital deception while protecting students.
More Time in School Boosts Student Scores Up to 15 Points
A sweeping review of 74 studies confirms what works: students who spend more time learning core subjects see real academic gains, with some jumping from average to above-average performance. The research arrives as schools nationwide wrestle with pandemic learning loss and shorter school weeks.
Later School Start Times Could Help Kids Learn Better
New research shows letting students sleep longer may boost academic performance more than phone bans. The solution is surprisingly simple: start school later.
Hong Kong School Pauses Phone Ban After Student Voices Heard
A Hong Kong secondary school is reviewing its strict mobile phone policy after students and parents spoke up about their concerns. The move shows how student feedback can shape school decisions in real time.
Philly Schools Guarantee Bathroom Breaks and Daily Recess
Philadelphia schools just made history by guaranteeing students access to bathrooms, water, and recess throughout the day. The new wellness policy bans teachers from withholding these basic needs as punishment.
Punjab Caps School Bags at 10% of Student Body Weight
Punjab just made history by mandating that school bags can't weigh more than 10% of a child's body weight, ending the era of backpacks that burden growing spines. Pre-primary students won't carry bags at all under the new rules.
China Extends School Breaks to 15 Minutes Nationwide
Students across China just got five extra minutes between classes, and it could make a real difference for their health. The nationwide policy aims to reduce stress and give kids more time to actually rest during their school day.
PE Could Transform Kids' Health If Schools Prioritize It
Researchers are calling for daily physical education in schools, not just two hours a week. The vision would put movement at the center of learning, improving kids' health, confidence, and academic performance.