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SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose State deaths raise mental health concerns - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose State University is addressing recent suicides while balancing the need for transparency and the risk of contagion.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn Paraprofessional Arrested After Dropping 10-Year-Old

A Brooklyn paraprofessional was arrested for dropping a 10-year-old boy, causing injuries, leading to charges of endangering a child and attempted assault.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Suffolk health checks: The new school gate conversation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK medical landscape has moved dramatically in the last twelve months, showing a clear move away from fad diets and toward regulated, injectable treatments. This shift is not staying local; it's already visible across London clinics and private healthcare providers, where demand has accelerated sharply over the past year.
Medicine
#mental-health
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
SF parents

Man accused of attack on Sam Altman's SF home was in crisis, parents say

SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Man accused of attack on Sam Altman's SF home was in crisis, parents say

A 20-year-old man faces federal charges after attacking OpenAI's headquarters, with his family citing a mental health crisis.
Mental health
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

Police identify woman who claimed she had been kidnapped, say she is not in danger

A woman claimed she was kidnapped but has been identified and is not in danger.
#sexual-assault
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
NYC parents

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

Higher self-esteem in LGBTQ+ teens helps manage anxiety during high school transitions, while openness among cisgender peers improves social well-being.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Teacher dies by suicide on the first day of school after years of anti-lesbian harassment - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian teacher died by suicide after enduring years of homophobic harassment in France.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
fromThe Oaklandside
17 hours ago

Classrooms are getting too hot. OUSD finally has a plan to cool them

The overall facilities approach to shift towards more active cooling is going to take a significant amount of time and a significant amount of dollars.
Education
#school-shooting
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Watch: Dramatic video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackle, disarm gunman as students flee

US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Video shows moment Oklahoma high school principal tackled gunman before being shot

A principal tackled an armed former student at a high school, preventing a potential mass shooting.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Watch: Dramatic video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackle, disarm gunman as students flee

US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Video shows moment Oklahoma high school principal tackled gunman before being shot

A principal tackled an armed former student at a high school, preventing a potential mass shooting.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Reminder: That 'Bad Kid' You're Judging Could Very Well Be Autistic

Judgmental societal norms create pressure on autistic individuals and their caregivers, leading to feelings of inadequacy and misunderstanding.
#education
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany news: Teacher group urges action over pupil violence

Germany's teachers' group calls for urgent action to address rising violence against educators in schools.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Education

Secondary school principals pay private firm to tackle cyber bullying and other online threats to school communities

Teachers seek assistance from the Department of Education due to increasing complaints and harmful content on social media.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany news: Teacher group urges action over pupil violence

Germany's teachers' group calls for urgent action to address rising violence against educators in schools.
Education
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Secondary school principals pay private firm to tackle cyber bullying and other online threats to school communities

Teachers seek assistance from the Department of Education due to increasing complaints and harmful content on social media.
#california
California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: California Schools See Enrollment Drops

California public school enrollment declined 1.3% for 2025-26 due to demographic factors and fewer births.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

More 4-year-olds are in publicly funded preschool than ever - in Oakland and across the state

California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: California Schools See Enrollment Drops

California public school enrollment declined 1.3% for 2025-26 due to demographic factors and fewer births.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

More 4-year-olds are in publicly funded preschool than ever - in Oakland and across the state

Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth

Access to gender-affirming treatment can be limited even in supportive states due to individual hospital policies.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.
Women
#shooting
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

13-year-old suspect identified in violent shooting near middle school in North Hills

A 13-year-old boy allegedly opened fire outside Sepulveda Middle School, injuring a 17-year-old during a chaotic incident.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

13-year-old suspect identified in violent shooting near middle school in North Hills

A 13-year-old boy allegedly opened fire outside Sepulveda Middle School, injuring a 17-year-old during a chaotic incident.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Four in five people have experienced abuse or violence at work, research finds

Violence and abuse in the workplace is a critical issue affecting many sectors, with significant underreporting due to normalization and lack of support.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Healey proposes bill to limit time young people can spend on social media

Healey's bill mandates age verification and restricts features on social media for users under 18 to combat mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Healey proposes bill to limit time young people can spend on social media

Healey's bill mandates age verification and restricts features on social media for users under 18 to combat mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Public health
fromAxios
2 days ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

English councils need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists, says report

Councils in England need 1,400 more educational psychologists to meet rising demand for special needs support, costing an estimated £140 million.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How to spot the red flags of a toxic culture

Workplace culture significantly influences job satisfaction and career success, with toxic environments leading to disengagement and unhappiness.
Humor
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Meetings, egos, 'circling back': The 'corporate ick' that drives workers away

Corporate jargon and performative behaviors in the workplace are causing frustration among employees, reflecting a desire for authenticity and human connection.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The workers most likely to burn out aren't always the ones doing the most - they're the ones who can't tell the difference between urgent and important - Silicon Canals

Workers overwhelmed by urgency rather than importance are more likely to experience burnout.
Boston food
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Man assaulted partner in row after she found him watching pornography in same bed as their sleeping son

A man pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner after she discovered him watching pornography in bed with their sleeping child.
Education
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

A chronic alcoholic has been sentenced to two years for 18 months of abusive and controlling behavior towards his partner.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

German news: Teacher group urges action over pupil violence

Police data revealed that approximately 1,300 cases of bodily harm were recorded at schools in 2024, a significant increase from the 700 to 1,000 cases reported in previous years.
Germany news
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Police investigating alleged abduction attempt from Roxbury elementary school

A man attempted to kidnap a young student at a Roxbury school, offering money and trying to coax her into a van.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Kids Were Having a Great Time at My Brother's House. Then We Learned What They Were Doing There.

An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old playing unsupervised in a front yard is considered acceptable by some parents.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

3 Reasons to Stop Hiding Your Bad Habits From Your Kids

Parenting involves modeling honesty and resilience, as hiding flaws can distort children's moral development and trust.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Kids Were Having a Great Time at My Brother's House. Then We Learned What They Were Doing There.

An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old playing unsupervised in a front yard is considered acceptable by some parents.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

3 Reasons to Stop Hiding Your Bad Habits From Your Kids

Parenting involves modeling honesty and resilience, as hiding flaws can distort children's moral development and trust.
#adhd
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 days ago

For women, gender disparities in ADHD diagnoses can be deadly

Recent research indicates that girls with ADHD are often underdiagnosed, leading to significant mental health challenges.
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why So Many Adults With ADHD Still Feel Wounded by School

Many adults with ADHD carry emotional wounds from school that affect their parenting and self-concept.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 days ago

For women, gender disparities in ADHD diagnoses can be deadly

Recent research indicates that girls with ADHD are often underdiagnosed, leading to significant mental health challenges.
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why So Many Adults With ADHD Still Feel Wounded by School

Many adults with ADHD carry emotional wounds from school that affect their parenting and self-concept.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Kingston school employee found dead amid investigation into alleged 'sexualized' video with a minor

A Kingston school district employee involved in a sexualized conversation with a minor on TikTok was found dead in Rhode Island.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Lynnfield searches for new middle school principal amid uproar over handling of racist bullying

"Let me be direct: racist language was used against students in our school. That is not a gray area, and no one on this committee or in district leadership is treating it as one. Our first obligation, before academics and before anything else, is that every student has a safe place to learn. And if any student does not feel like that, we have work to do."
Education
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

4-year-old survives 7-story fall from Worcester apartment building

The boy fell from the seventh floor and landed in an area of mulch. Despite the fall, the child was alert, breathing, and conscious, though he was crying.
Boston
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Your Child Isn't the Problem. Their School Report Might Be.

ODD is often misdiagnosed in Black and brown children due to bias in school reports, leading to harmful consequences for their behavior and mental health.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

Josett admitted to contacting the woman sometimes more than 100 times a day during a period of nine months, violating a restraining order by driving by her house after being notified of his impending termination.
Law
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Boy, 14, stabbed in leg outside Brooklyn middle school

The victim was wounded in his leg outside JHS 383 Philippa Schuyler on Greene Ave. near Wilson Ave. in Bushwick around 3:49 p.m.
Brooklyn
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Kingston police investigating alleged 'sexualized' TikTok convo involving school employee

Kingston police are investigating a former school employee for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on social media.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

East San Jose school district changes how its leaders are elected - San Jose Spotlight

Alum Rock Union School District is transitioning to trustee-area elections for board members to enhance local representation.
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Shot His Wife Multiple Times Before Dying by Suicide

This is certainly a fall from grace for a relatively high-profile family that seemingly had a lot of things going for them. Tragic for the children to lose both parents. Extra tragic for them to actually be in the home when it occurred.
SF parents
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California's ongoing drop in public school enrollment is steepest in LAUSD and L.A. County

Los Angeles County schools face significant enrollment declines, reflecting a broader national trend influenced by various socio-economic factors.
#school-safety
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Oklahoma principal shot disarming ex-student with semi-automatic guns

A principal disarmed an armed former student, preventing a potential tragedy at a high school in Oklahoma.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Oklahoma principal shot disarming ex-student with semi-automatic guns

A principal disarmed an armed former student, preventing a potential tragedy at a high school in Oklahoma.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals

Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

Nine universities are suing the government over sudden loan repayment demands for students in weekend courses classified as distance learning.
Education
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The future of AI in schools isn't personalized learning

Personalized learning through AI often results in device-mediated instruction, lacking the essential role of teachers in student development.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

My Child Has Autism: How Do I Know the Program Is Working?

If the application of behavioral techniques does not produce large enough effects for practical value, then the application has failed. Practical value is whatever you define as meaningful for your child's life.
Mental health
Education
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Turkey: School shooting leaves 4 dead

A student opened fire at a Turkish school, killing four and injuring 20, using firearms believed to belong to his father.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
Education
fromIndependent
6 days ago

With so many teachers suffering from burnout, could parents be part of the problem?

Teachers are experiencing severe burnout and considering leaving the profession due to heightened expectations.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When School Traditions Hurt

While events such as "Mother's Day Crafts," "Daddy and Daughter Dances," and "Grandparents' Breakfasts" are often planned with good intentions, they can unintentionally leave some children feeling invisible and serve as another painful reminder that their lives have changed forever.
Parenting
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Arrests over school violence social media posts

A teenager and man in his 20s were arrested for social media posts inciting violence between rival school groups, with police increasing security at schools across London.
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