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Here’s What the Research Says About Screen Time and

Educational Screen Time Offers the Most Benefits

I’ve spent many years in the education field as a senior district administrator, professor, researcher and adviser, and I’ve reviewed screen time research from those in the fields of sociology, medicine and education. Although each field of study looks at different aspects of the issue, all have determined that excessive screen time can

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Common Mistakes To Avoid When Cleaning Laminate Floors

Laminate flooring is a popular and cost-effective flooring option in many homes. But while it may be easy to install or maintain, cleaning laminate floors can be a bit tricky. The wrong type of cleaning solution or cleaning technique can damage the flooring and leave your room looking cloudy and dingy. This is something you would not want, since it

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Tech And Education

Risk assessments are awful, but necessary

Between 2021 and 2022, 56 percent of K-12 education organizations were hit by ransomware, a nearly 25 percent increase from the previous year. That’s a staggering number, and a clear indication that threats against schools are only getting worse.

While risk assessments are one of the best things a K-12 school can do to understand their cybersecurity vulnerabilities in order

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Fears about RSV, flu and winter viruses can cause parental

Pediatric emergency departments and clinics have been overcrowded with the dramatic increase in child respiratory viruses, leaving many families anxious about caring for sick kids.

Making decisions about what to do — or not do — can be exhausting, especially coming out of nearly three years of pandemic fears, social isolation and burnout. Parents need practical strategies to balance the

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Tech And Education

5 ways tech helps create calmer learning environments

When I started as a school counselor more than 15 years ago, technology in the classroom looked much different than it does today. Only a handful of students had their own personal device and the concept of one-to-one models, meaning every student is given a school-issued laptop or tablet, had not yet taken hold. At that time, students were accessing

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