Schools
For the 1 in 4 teens with ‘problematic smartphone use,’ Pennsylvania’s proposed bell‑to‑bell cellphone ban might not be a simple solution
Supporters of the ban argue that kids need a break from constant phone notifications so they can focus on learning and social skills instead.
Philadelphia plans to close 17 neighborhood public schools – here’s what went wrong when it shuttered 30 schools in 2013
Nearly one-third of Philadelphia schools closed in 2013 still sit vacant while cyber charters banked millions in revenue.
When it comes to developing policies on AI in K‑12, schools are largely on their own
The current landscape of AI use in K-12 schools is highly varied because there’s little specific policy guidance from the state and federal levels.