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Mexico just became the latest country to protect students from digital distraction, announcing a nationwide ban on cell phones and tablets in elementary and middle schools starting late October. The move follows teacher support and growing evidence about screens affecting young minds.
A Long Island parent is proposing a bold solution to bullying: hold schools as accountable for teaching compassion as they are for teaching math. The idea is gaining attention as communities search for lasting answers to persistent harassment problems.
New York City just launched the country's most sweeping AI restrictions in schools, protecting critical thinking skills for 600,000 elementary and middle school students. The bold one-year experiment puts human connection ahead of tech hype in the classroom.
Michelle Maile, a celebrated first-grade teacher, resigned from her job despite loving her students and school. Her viral Facebook post explains why thousands of teachers are making the same choice.
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong will join MIT this October to lead student life for thousands of undergrad and graduate students. The accomplished educator brings decades of experience supporting student success, mental health, and campus community.
British schools are using lockable pouches to keep smartphones away during class, and teachers report dramatic improvements in student focus and wellbeing. Even skeptical students admit the phone-free environment helps them concentrate better.
Finnish kids start school at seven, take no standardized tests until 18, and enjoy shorter days with lots of play. Yet Finland consistently ranks among the world's best education systems.
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Schools across South Africa are leading a movement to return youth sports to its true purpose: building confidence, teamwork, and joy rather than satisfying adult ambitions. The shift prioritizes children's development over winning at all costs.
A public school in Bogotá cut serious incidents by 85% and eliminated bullying by teaching students to handle emotions and resolve conflicts. Now Colegio Las Margaritas is one of 10 finalists worldwide for the World's Best School Prizes.
Sweden is bringing back printed textbooks after research showed screens may hurt young learners' concentration. The country that once led the digital classroom revolution is now spending millions on paper-based learning materials.
Students who took quiz-show-style exams asked to retake them for fun, not grades. A growing shift in education is transforming stressful tests into engaging learning moments.
A Jakarta international school is preparing students for university with emotional resilience training, not just test scores. Research shows wellbeing skills predict success more than grades alone.