Cyberbullying

Tombigbee Fiber Enables First Responders to Deliver Lifesaving Services in Rural Mississippi With Free Wi-Fi Built on Calix SmartTown

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Cyberbullying, Organization, Bark, Wi-Fi, Partnership, Tombigbee River, Patient, NPS, Life, BSP, Mobile phone

“Parts of our communities cannot even access reliable cell service,” said Scott Hendrix, chief executive officer at Tombigbee Fiber and Tombigbee Electric Power Association.

Key Points: 
  • “Parts of our communities cannot even access reliable cell service,” said Scott Hendrix, chief executive officer at Tombigbee Fiber and Tombigbee Electric Power Association.
  • These are services every person deserves to have access to, regardless of where they live.”
    To transform how first responders in rural Mississippi save lives and service the community, Tombigbee leverages the capabilities of SmartTown and the complete Calix Broadband Platform .
  • To launch SmartTown to their communities across Lee and Itawamba counties, Tombigbee deployed the Calix GigaPro® p6he outdoor system in critical areas.
  • Tombigbee worked closely with the award-winning Calix Customer Success Services team to plan informational sessions for first responders and public officials.

Insights From 500 Educators Nationwide: Unveiling Today's Top 5 Student Challenges

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Motivation, Cyberbullying, Attention, Parent, School, Social media, Self-control, Child, Anxiety, Apex, Student, Curriculum, Impulsivity, Emotion, Ambition Institute, Management

HOUSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A nationwide survey of hundreds of teachers and school administrators shows that social media influence, behavioral outbursts, emotional uncertainties, lack of motivation and parental oversight are among the top challenges for students in the classroom today. In an effort to address these classroom issues, Apex Leadership Company, a child enrichment and fundraising franchise, is rolling out a tailored curriculum starting this July to target these issues and introduce character-building lessons to thousands of participating schools – aiming to inspire, encourage and motivate students to emerge as leaders of tomorrow.

Key Points: 
  • This influence was observed to contribute to a lack of self-confidence and a distorted sense of self-worth among students.
  • Lack of Motivation: Many educators expressed concerns about students' lack of motivation, tendency towards instant gratification, and reluctance to tackle difficult tasks.
  • Future Leaders Show Respect: Teaching students the importance of respecting themselves and others around them, cultivating healthy relationships and communities.
  • For more information about Apex and its mission to build future leaders of tomorrow, please visit https://apexleadershipco.com/

Ontario's Largest School Boards Sue Social Media Giants for Disrupting Students' Fundamental Right to Education

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
PDSB, Cyberbullying, School, Attention, Snap Inc., OCDSB, Toronto District School Board, Learning, Achievement Medal, Aggression, Risk, Social media, Mental health, Behavior informatics, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, TDSB, Student, Snapchat, Heart, Safety, Embury, ByteDance, TCDSB, Peel District School Board, Nursing

Students are experiencing an attention, learning, and mental health crisis because of prolific and compulsive use of social media products.

Key Points: 
  • Students are experiencing an attention, learning, and mental health crisis because of prolific and compulsive use of social media products.
  • This action calls on social media giants to remediate these enormous costs to the education system, to redesign their products to keep students safe.
  • Neinstein LLP, a Toronto-based boutique litigation firm, has been retained by the aforementioned school boards to represent them in their fight for social media change.
  • The goal of the litigation is to provide school boards with the resources needed to support student programming and services, and to respond to the school-based problems social media giants have caused.

Dr. Melvin J. Brown of Montgomery Public Schools Receives the Prestigious Dwight D. Jones Courageous Leader Award From the Institute For Education Innovation

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Education Innovation (IEI), a national school superintendent think tank that serves as the bridge between district leaders and the K-12 industry to develop solutions to the greatest challenges in public education, is thrilled to announce Dr. Melvin J. Brown, Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools in Montgomery, Alabama, as the recipient of the third annual Dwight D. Jones Courageous Leader Award. This award recognizes an administrator who fearlessly takes on short-term challenges with forward-thinking solutions to achieve long-term success for their students.

Key Points: 
  • Brown, Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools in Montgomery, Alabama, as the recipient of the third annual Dwight D. Jones Courageous Leader Award.
  • This award recognizes an administrator who fearlessly takes on short-term challenges with forward-thinking solutions to achieve long-term success for their students.
  • Brown has articulated a comprehensive mission focused on ensuring the success and well-being of every student and staff member."
  • The Dwight D. Jones Courageous Leader Award was presented to Dr. Brown at IEI's 2024 Spring Summit on March 11, 2024.

InZone, Inc. Releases Innovative New Social Media Platform

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Parent, Cyberbullying, Ageing, Fear, Social media, Environment, Safety, Toy

Unlike other social media platforms, InZone's focus goes beyond just filtering words; it assesses the tone of interactions, fostering open discussions about heavy topics without fear of negative escalation.

Key Points: 
  • Unlike other social media platforms, InZone's focus goes beyond just filtering words; it assesses the tone of interactions, fostering open discussions about heavy topics without fear of negative escalation.
  • Key features of InZone include:
    Safe Social Media Platform: InZone offers a safe and engaging online environment for children aged 6 to 13, free from explicit material and cyberbullying.
  • Innovative Content Filtering Technology: InZone's innovative content filtering technology ensures that explicit material is effectively filtered out, fostering a safe and enjoyable online experience.
  • InZone is not just a social media platform; it's a digital space where kids can explore, connect, and learn in a safe and supportive environment.

Top court: No letup in anti-cyberbullying battle

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Zhang added, "This increasingly serious cyberbullying makes people worry about being victimized, whether online or offline, polluting the online environment and disrupting social order."

Key Points: 
  • Zhang added, "This increasingly serious cyberbullying makes people worry about being victimized, whether online or offline, polluting the online environment and disrupting social order."
  • Such specific rules will help prosecutors play a bigger role in combating cyberbullying, giving stronger support to victims, Zhang said.
  • "These provisions aim to help create a safer online environment to guarantee the public sense of security," Zhang said.
  • Tragedies caused by online misconduct have caused public outrage and prompted cyberspace agencies and internet platforms to take action, in addition to courts.

What Parents Don't Know About Bullying Could Be Hurting Their Children

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Silent, Anxiety, Cyberbullying, Self-harm, Student, Suicide, Pain, Injury, Loss, Parent, Curriculum, Life, Stomach, School, Death, Depression, Headache, Bullying, Learning disability, Child, CDC, Appetite, Social skills, Running, Public, Tutoring

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- There are many consequences of being bullied, most of which leave a lasting impression on the person and family members. While it can lead to poor self-esteem and withdrawal from school and everyday activities, it can also lead to self-harm and suicide. Parents must know all they can about bullying. What they don't know about it could be hurting their children or, at the very least, not helping them get through it healthily. The more parents know about it, the better off their children will be in the fight against it.

Key Points: 
  • What they don't know about it could be hurting their children or, at the very least, not helping them get through it healthily.
  • The more parents know about it, the better off their children will be in the fight against it.
  • There are things parents, teachers, and others in the community need to know about bullying so they can help protect kids and teens.
  • He travels the country giving presentations about bullying to schools, providing bullying prevention, giving out scholarships, offering intervention strategies, and more.

Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.

Key Points: 
  • The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children.
  • The Bill would create stronger online protections for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • They could also include design features to limit children's exposure to harmful content, including explicit adult content, cyberbullying content and content that incites self-harm.

Cox Mobile Survey Says: 31% of Children Contacted by Stranger, Nearly One-Third Reference Child's Location

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Generation, Social media, Common Sense Media, Cox Communications, Friends, Parent, Mental, Eye, Risk, Safety, Parenting, Inappropriate Behavior, Cyberbullying, Child, Research report, Mental health, Mobile phone

ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Mobile , Cox Communications' mobile service available exclusively for Cox Internet customers, today released findings from its first survey, Generation Screen: Parenting and Mobile Safety.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Mobile , Cox Communications' mobile service available exclusively for Cox Internet customers, today released findings from its first survey, Generation Screen: Parenting and Mobile Safety.
  • The survey uncovered an alarming correlation between location sharing and "strangers" communicating with kids and teens through their mobile devices.
  • 56% of parents said their children's location sharing is turned on, making their location publicly accessible across several mobile apps.
  • For more data points from Generation Screen: Parenting and Mobile Safety, a Cox Mobile Survey, and tips and resources for parents visit www.coxmobilesafety.com

Majority of People Around the World Agree: Big Tech Should be Held Responsible for Online Safety and Social Media's Harms to Kids

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Social media, Cyberbullying, Internet, Public opinion, Parent, Government, Safety, Human, Privacy, Project Liberty, Ageing, Research, Partner, Mobile phone

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Liberty Foundation, a global non-profit organization founded by Frank McCourt, today released findings from a large-scale, global survey focused on attitudes about technology and social media's impact on children around the world. Conducted by the Foundation's research arm, "Publics Around the World: Kids - and Parents - Need a Safer Internet" reveals widespread concerns and consistent agreement that social media companies - more than governments or individual users - should bear the greatest responsibility for the online safety of children.

Key Points: 
  • Across the seven countries polled, a median of 65% say they are "very concerned" that kids might be subjected to cyberbullying or harassment.
  • Whereas, just 38% of U.S. adults believe the government should play a major role in regulating the internet and social media.
  • While parents agree that social media can open the door for harm to children, most parents acknowledge that online social connections can benefit young people.
  • A median of 46% believe social media's effect on kids has been either "very positive" (13%) or "somewhat positive" (34%).