How to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media and Mental Health

Here’s what the science really says about teens and screens—and how to start the conversation with…

Quoting Taylor Swift Lyrics Is an Actual Linguistic Thing

Call it a fanilect.

ChatGPT Is Coming for Classrooms. Don’t Panic

The AI chatbot has stoked fears of an educational apocalypse. Some teachers see it as the…

How to Set Up Your Kid’s ‘Smart’ Toy

Is it your child’s new best friend, or a surveillance nightmare waiting to happen? Here’s how…

How to Protect Yourself If Your School Uses Surveillance Tech

Colleges and K-12 campuses increasingly monitor student emails, social media, and more. Here’s how to secure…

How to Protect Yourself If Your School Uses Surveillance Tech

Colleges and K-12 campuses increasingly monitor student emails, social media, and more. Here’s how to secure…

The US May Soon Learn What a ‘Kid-Friendly’ Internet Looks Like

The California Age-Appropriate Design Code would launch a huge online privacy experiment. And it won’t just…

Kids Are Back in Classrooms and Laptops Are Still Spying on Them

As the post-Roe era underscores the risks of digital surveillance, a new survey shows that teens…

Lawmakers Want Social Media Companies to Stop Getting Kids Hooked

Bills across the US would force TikTok and Instagram to ditch features that keep youngsters glued…

Inside the Student-Led Covid Walkouts

US high school students are demanding safer classrooms, and they’re mobilizing through group chats, Google Docs,…