schools

Czech government approves a ban on mobile phones in kindergartens and elementary schools starting September 2027, replacing individual school policies.

The FCC has proposed scaling back or eliminating the $2 billion E-Rate program that provides internet discounts to schools and libraries, citing concerns over screen time. Critics argue the move misunderstands the program's importance.

Snap, YouTube, and TikTok have settled the first lawsuit alleging social media addiction harmed students and strained school budgets, with terms undisclosed; Meta still faces trial in the same case.

An Australian teen team has developed an affordable radio astronomy system to make the field accessible to schools, particularly in rural areas.

The article discusses the increasing use of AI, like ChatGPT, in American high schools and raises the question of how youth should be taught about AI.

Iceland's government, in partnership with Anthropic, launched one of the world's first national AI education pilots in late 2025, giving volunteer teachers access to AI tools; the video explores how Icelanders are thinking about AI.