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Preliminary findings from a study conducted by researchers at Kennesaw State University indicate that cellphone bans in middle schools may enhance teacher well-being and reduce stress levels. Mei-Lin Chang, a professor of educational research, noted: "What I've found in my other research where we look at teacher burnout is that a lot of them are saying the classroom dynamic is different." The study surveyed teachers in the Marietta City School District, Georgia, revealing that 90% felt the ban improved classroom management and 85% reported enhanced overall well-being. While some teachers have expressed concerns about the logistical challenges of enforcing such bans, Chang emphasized the importance of supporting teachers to ensure successful implementation. The study aligns with broader trends, as at least 32 states have enacted laws to restrict cellphone use in schools. Chang plans to conduct further research to assess the long-term effects of these policies on teacher satisfaction and student engagement.
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California schools are utilizing a $7m state grant to combat youth suicide through the Creating Opportunities in Preventing and Eliminating Suicide (COPES) initiative. This program implements a suicide risk screener based on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating scale, which consists of six questions aimed at identifying students at risk. Sarah Cozik, an education specialist, emphasized the importance of understanding a student's intent and means when they express suicidal thoughts, stating: “If a student comes in and they are saying things like, ‘I just don’t want to be here anymore, I just want to die,’... we sit down with the student and talk with them.” The initiative has led to a decrease in reported suicidal thoughts among students, with Lemon Grove reporting a drop from 22% to 13% in students considering suicide. Despite potential cuts to social workers, the program aims to maintain support through new policies and resource mapping.
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Preliminary findings from a Kennesaw State University study suggest middle school cellphone bans may significantly improve teacher well-being and classroom dynamics. In Georgia’s Marietta City schools, 90% of surveyed teachers reported better classroom management, and 85% said the ban reduced their stress. “We see that overwhelming support from teachers,” said lead researcher Mei-Lin Chang, who emphasized that reducing enforcement burdens via Yondr pouches made the policy more effective. However, inconsistent enforcement and lack of administrative support can hinder success. The multi-year study will continue with further surveys and interviews through 2026.
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Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has introduced the No Antisemitism in Education Act, which mandates schools to adopt the Working Definition of Antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). "Today, we are witnessing an explosion of antisemitism unlike anything in our lifetimes," Fine said, emphasizing the urgent need for higher education institutions to protect Jewish students. He criticized the disparity in how antisemitism is addressed compared to other forms of racism, stating, "when the victim is Jewish, we suddenly get committees, task forces, statements, and more often absolutely nothing." The rise in antisemitism has been particularly notable since the October 7th, 2023, attacks by Hamas, prompting demonstrations at universities like Columbia. Fine previously introduced the Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act, which seeks to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1965 to include antisemitism as a form of discrimination. "In 2025, Jewish students should not be afraid to walk across a college campus," he concluded.
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