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New Jersey is now requiring grief instruction for teens in public schools. Here’s why that matters.
Grief and loss are experiences everyone will encounter; and now the state of New Jersey is trying to ensure that more young people are prepared for it.
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This school banned cellphones 4 years ago. Here's how it's going — and why others are now following suit.
School officials hail the ban as a success, but some critics worry about safety in the event of an emergency like a shooting.
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Just a few states ban corporal punishment in all schools. Here's why experts say it should be 'abolished.'
Experts say corporal punishment is unlikely to lead to any lasting change in a student's behavior.
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COVID cases are rising. What are schools doing about it?
A breakdown of what schools have planned, what teachers are saying and how parents can keep kids safe.
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These 5 states have the highest risk of a mass school shooting, according to a new study
New research gives insight into how likely a state is to experience a mass school shooting.
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What to do when you're feeling 'helpless' after another school shooting, according to experts
After yet another school shooting, it's hard not to feel heartbroken and helpless. But experts say there are things you can do.
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Mom calls out school officials for confiscating 11-year-old’s 'inappropriate' drawing: ‘This is very much a bow tie’
Is it a necktie or is it "boy parts?" Many parents on TikTok are calling out
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