Keller: Needham woman says teens’ Instagram accounts are just lip service
The opinions expressed below are those of Jon Keller and not of WBZ, CBS News or Paramount Global. BOSTON – After pressure from lawmakers and Sued by dozens of states in 2023 for alleged harm to children and young people,…
School phone ban: As Hochul considers restricting use in New York schools, some are finding creative ways to re-engage students
NEW YORK (WABC) — As Governor Kathy Hochul considers banning cell phones in New York City schools, some districts across the country are looking for creative ways to get students’ attention back in class. Educators say their tried-and-tested lesson plans…
Harrisburg family holds memorial service more than a week after Antoine Byers Jr.’s death
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — More than a week after a teenager was shot and killed in Harrisburg, a community is in mourning. At a memorial service in Oberlin on Thursday evening, Antoine Byers Jr.’s family and friends looked back…
South County man believes video showing theft from his truck could help police solve teen’s death
ST. LOUIS, Missouri (First Alert 4) – A south St. Louis County man believes his video showing two suspects rummaging through his truck on Clyde Avenue and stealing his gun could help police hunt for a teenager’s killer. On Thursday…
Cedar Rapids pediatrician calls for action on cell phones in schools
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A Cedar Rapids pediatrician is calling for local high schools to ban their students from using cell phones. A 2023 survey shows that teens spend an average of 4.8 hours a day on social media…
How much time do you really spend online
Could you guess exactly how much time you spend on your phone every day? As part of SheKnows’ ongoing series “Be a Man,” we asked a group of teens to do just that. And the results? Well, let’s just say…
Young people can turn to mental health services – The Mercury News
Years ago, when I was a member of the Palo Alto School Board, I asked teachers what the hardest aspects of their jobs were. I was surprised by how many told me that it wasn’t the teaching that was difficult,…
Five teenagers arrested after stabbing near tram stop in Logan Heights
Photo via Pixabay Five teenagers were arrested in connection with a stabbing near a San Diego light rail station, authorities said Saturday. According to the San Diego Police Department, officers responded to reports of a stabbing at 3200 Imperial Avenue…
Parents need support to protect their children from Big Tech – says Senate | Opinion
Eating disorders, sexual exploitation, drug abuse, rising suicide rates among adolescents and teens – for social media companies, these are just external costs of doing business. While these companies do everything they can to maximize their profits, with no regard…
Teenager tracked down by stolen phone in armed robbery in Baltimore County
Baltimore County Police recently arrested six teenagers in connection with two robberies in Baltimore County. The teenagers are now accused of armed robbery, aggravated assault, theft and various handgun offenses. One of the suspects has been identified as 18-year-old John’L…
