A growing concern among parents is the impact of social media on children's well-being, with two out of five kids reporting online insults or upsetting messages. A significant percentage of parents (75%) worry about exposure to inappropriate content and internet crimes, while 59% fear their child could become a victim. The digital world pressures young people to present a perfect image, leading to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Experts from Save the Children recommend building secure attachment relationships, modeling emotional regulation, asking non-accusatory questions, and being gentle with one's own childhood experiences to help children develop healthy online habits.
https://www.actmedia.eu/daily/study-almost-half-of-children-spend-over-6-hours-day-in-the-digital-environment/113267Central New York will host its first-ever suicide prevention training for school staff, led by Vinny Lobdell, who spoke about his personal experience after his brother's passing 30 years ago, as part of efforts to equip educators with tools to support students facing mental health challenges.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/suicide-prevention-training-for-school-staff-set-for-syracuse-event#To excel in government exams, it's essential to leverage both online and offline resources. Practicing mock tests and solving previous years' question papers helps understand the exam pattern and improves accuracy. Strengthening general knowledge and current affairs is crucial as most exams include these sections. Effective learning strategies involve focusing on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization, managing time wisely during mock tests, staying motivated despite the lengthy selection process, and adopting a smart study approach to retain information better.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/webstories/10-tips-for-government-job-preparation-36934#pfrom=home-ndtv_webstoriesA hackathon judged by experts from IIT Kanpur and the NFRA saw many winning teams choose to share their innovations with the open-source community. The NFRA, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, is looking forward to future collaborations with student communities.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/nfra-and-iit-kanpur-host-hackathon-to-simplify-financial-statements-using-ai-2/Queensland's education department is rolling out plans to reduce red tape in schools, but principals are struggling with non-teaching tasks such as responding to emails from parents. The Australian Catholic University's survey found that over 2100 school leaders work more than 54 hours per week during the term, leading to burnout and a high intention to quit among 57.6% of principals in Queensland. The lack of support for schools, particularly in early intervention and behavior issues, is also causing despair among educators. New right to disconnect laws are exacerbating the issue, as principals report that they have less time to respond to emails despite not seeing an increase in volume.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/why-more-than-half-of-queensland-s-principals-want-to-quit-and-what-it-means-for-our-kids-20250326-p5lmoh.htmlA recent study in Varna highlights the benefits of balancing technology use with traditional teaching methods in educational settings. By implementing restrictions on mobile devices, teachers at a local school reported improved student focus and increased social interaction among pupils. The approach has sparked debate about the optimal level of digital integration in classrooms, as educators weigh the potential benefits against the risks of distraction and decreased engagement.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/bulgaria/960545-uchilishte-vav-varna-naloji-totalna-zabrana-za-mobilnite-telefoniViolence among primary school pupils is on the rise, with a 40% increase in exclusions for physical assault between autumn 2022 and 2023. In total, 25,724 suspensions and expulsions were recorded, including 15,283 assaults against adults and 10,441 against other children. The NASUWT teaching union's general secretary, Dr Patrick Roach, attributes the increase to the pandemic, stating that schools often fail to effectively address serious assaults on teachers. The National Education Union's assistant general secretary, Rosamund McNeil, blames chronic underfunding for larger class sizes and a loss of experienced teachers and pastoral posts, creating an environment conducive to behavioural issues.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14552005/Children-young-five-attacking-teachers.htmlCebu Technological University has partnered with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to offer college education to 27 persons deprived of liberty in Cebu, marking a historic first for the Visayas region.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/31/regions/pdls-given-chance-to-finish-education/2082802Electronics and IT minister Nara Lokesh has congratulated C. Raghunatha Reddy, a differently-abled student who launched an AI startup, inspiring others with his achievement. Raghunatha Reddy secured a seat at NIT Calicut after Lokesh intervened as minister in July last year, when several other differently abled students also secured seats in prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/lokesh-lauds-differently-abled-students-ai-startup-1869891