by Emma | Dec 14, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Educational Technology, Mental Health, School Counselors, suicide, Suicide Prevention
Recent data indicates a significant increase in persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness among teenage girls. These challenges can have far-reaching consequences, affecting not only academic performance but also the overall quality of life for young girls....
by Emma | Nov 30, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Social Media, Technology
Social media is an integral part of life for today’s teens. Online interactions and social media platforms offer teens avenues for self-expression, connection, and information sharing. However, the extensive use of social media – especially video- and image-oriented...
by Emma | Nov 15, 2023 | Apps, Blog, Criminal Activity, Cybersecurity, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Interactive learning, Media Literacy, Online Learning, Technology
The integration of apps into education revolutionized the way students learn and teachers instruct them. Educational apps offer a versatile platform for interactive and engaging learning experiences, catering to various subjects and age groups. They enable...
by Emma | Nov 2, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Criminal Activity, Education Law, Educational Technology, Gun Violence, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Resource Officers, School Safety, School Violence, Technology
Teenage gun ownership remains a concerning issue for schools. The emergence of ghost guns deepened that concern. According to NPR, ghost guns are personally assembled and untraceable. The “buy build shoot” kits can be ordered online or 3D printed. Some...
by Emma | Oct 19, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Education Law, Educational Technology, Gun Violence, Internet Regulations, Learning and the Law, Online Learning, Parenting, Parents, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
From nationwide threats of on-campus violence to tragic school shootings, school safety is a primary concern for parents, administrators, and educators. However, the need for school safety doesn’t stop at the campus or classroom. Online safety is essential to a safe...
by Emma | Oct 5, 2023 | Blog, Educational Technology, Mental Health, School Counselors, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology
Over the past fifteen years, the prevalence of suicidal ideation and of suicide attempts among adolescents has increased dramatically. This is especially true of adolescents who are Black and Hispanic. In 2019, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)...
by Emma | Sep 21, 2023 | Administrators, Apps, Blog, Criminal Activity, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Media Literacy, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, Social Media, Technology
Over the course of the pandemic, teenagers’ use of social networking apps increased exponentially. According to Common Sense Media, “media use by 8- to 18-year-olds has grown faster during the two years of the pandemic than it had over the four years before the...
by Emma | Sep 7, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, School Counselors, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Teachers, Technology, Trauma
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on student mental health, exacerbating existing challenges and introducing new ones. Children faced disruptions in their daily routines, isolation from peers, and the abrupt shift to remote learning. All of these changes...
by Emma | Aug 24, 2023 | Apps, Blog, Educational Technology, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology, The Digital Divide
Few issues in education generate more controversy than generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI includes ChatBot tutors and programs like ChatGPT. On one hand, Generative AI tools can help overloaded teachers develop quizzes, study guides, summaries, and...
by Emma | Aug 10, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Criminal Activity, Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Education Law, Educational Technology, Internet Regulations, Learning and the Law, Media Literacy, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, Teaching Topics, Technology
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 set guidelines and strategies to prevent cyberattacks in schools. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), such attacks can lead to weeks of learning loss. It can also take schools months – in some cases, nearly a...
