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Embrace smartphones in the classroom?


April 12, 2012 by Jake Simms

Eighty percent of teens have cell phones or smart phones. Yet 25% of K-12 schools ban phones in the classroom.

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You’ve been accepted! How colleges share the news


April 4, 2012 by Claire Knight

Many high school students are anxiously awaiting news on their college applications. But should they still be rushing to check the mailbox every afternoon?

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Student flips out – classmates YouTube it


April 3, 2012 by Jake Simms

You just can’t get away with angry, racist tirades in college classrooms anymore!

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Text threats just got a lot more complicated


March 19, 2012 by Claire Knight

School officials who are trying to uncover text message bullying and threats have a brand new challenge.

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‘Smartphones in school? Bring it on!’


March 14, 2012 by Jake Simms

Not all school districts see students with smartphones in the classroom as a distraction.

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Tech taking up all your time? Try this


February 27, 2012 by Jake Simms

Technology has made a lot of processes easier and quicker – but it can also slow educators down.

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So what exactly are they learning in this classroom?


February 15, 2012 by Jake Simms

Good thing most bullies capture their misdeeds on their phones these days.

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Cell phone ‘jokester’ demands $2M


February 8, 2012 by Claire Knight

Yet another cell phone “joke” caused big problems for one school. Here’s what happened:

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Why did UGGs get the boot?


February 3, 2012 by Claire Knight

One school district has banned UGGs — and knock-off boots — under the dress code. Here’s why:

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‘Click!’ You’re on Facebook, Sleepy Sub


January 30, 2012 by Jake Simms

Remember the old days when you could sneak a nap in the middle of the school day?

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