73. What is the Role of Parent Choice in School Quality?

Oct 26, 2022

According to a survey of public school parents conducted by Stride, Inc., nearly half of parents across the nation would prefer to send their child(ren) to a private school, and 54% express some concern about the quality of education their children receive in public school.

What should define school quality? Test...

72. How can we protect kids against cyberbullying?

Oct 19, 2022

According to the Cyberbullying Research Center’s 2021 study, 45% of middle and highschoolers in the U.S. had been cyberbullied in their lifetime – 14% of students even admitted to cyberbullying someone else. As our youth interact on social media platforms, popular games with chat functions, and video-sharing sites,...

71. How can police best serve and protect schools?

Oct 12, 2022

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2018 nearly half of all U.S. public schools had at least one security officer present. 

 As schools adjust their own security policies following the horrific shootings at a school in Uvalde, Texas, many school leaders and parents are wondering about the role...

70 Part II. Tech Tips with Titania

Oct 7, 2022

Kevin's conversation with Titania Jordan, Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies, was so packed full of insights that we couldn't fit it all into one episode! So we are sharing with you this special Bonus Episode of 'Tech Tips with Titania,' where they continue their conversation on digital safety and the top tips...

70. How can we keep kids safe online?

Oct 5, 2022

Technology can open up doors to more information and content than ever before. That can be good – and bad – for kids. How can we teach kids healthy tech habits? What are the risks of cyberbullying, access to predators, image distortion, or self-harm? And how should personal devices be managed in the classroom? 

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