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Global Parental Control Software Market Report 2023: Evolving Digital Habits of Consumers and Penetration of the Internet and Mobile Devices Drives Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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Parental control software is gaining prevalence among parents due to evolving digital habits of consumers and penetration of the internet and mobile devices including computers and smartphones.
Parental control software is content filtering software that is designed to allow parents to monitor and control their children's internet activity.
This software helps filter out malicious content and helps in protecting children from internet addiction, games, cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and online predators.
In addition, evolving internet infrastructure and increasing ownership of connected media devices in the house are further fueling the market growth.

The Natural Fibers Alliance stands with Dillard's decision to support consumers' right to buy natural fur and other animal-based products

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Friday, April 28, 2023

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" Dillard's, an upscale American department store, has been targeted by these groups with false claims and misinformation.

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" Dillard's, an upscale American department store, has been targeted by these groups with false claims and misinformation.
There is fear that these bullying tactics will spread to other natural fibers and continue to infringe on consumer choice.
For decades, leather, wool, fur, and cashmere have been an integral part of fashion history and continue to be a significant natural fiber in many clothing designs.
Consumers around the world especially appreciate and celebrate the diversity and versatility that fur brings to their wardrobe.

Parents view technology education, digital literacy as essential classroom priorities, CompTIA Spark study reveals

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Classroom instruction and funding for technology education and digital literacy should be an essential priority to prepare middle schools and high school students for success, new research by CompTIA Spark, the social impact arm of CompTIA, reveals.

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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Classroom instruction and funding for technology education and digital literacy should be an essential priority to prepare middle schools and high school students for success, new research by CompTIA Spark , the social impact arm of CompTIA , reveals.
The CompTIA Spark " Parent Perceptions of Technology and Careers" report, based on a survey of over 1,100 parents across the country, found that 80% believe tech education and digital literacy should be an essential funding priority.
"Technology curriculum can help parents and educators open students' minds to new learning opportunities and future careers," said Charles Eaton, CEO, CompTIA Spark.
The percentage is slightly higher (61%) for parents of high school students, and lower (45%) for parents of middle school students.

Breezeline Takes Steps to Protect the Environment While Supporting Digital Inclusion Initiatives

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Friday, April 21, 2023

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The corporation is working to protect the environment by decarbonizing its operational and value-chain greenhouse gas emissions.

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The corporation is working to protect the environment by decarbonizing its operational and value-chain greenhouse gas emissions.
Breezeline also participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to ensure that all customers have an equal opportunity to access affordable, reliable Internet service.
As part of its digital inclusion initiatives, Breezeline has supported digital literacy programs that promote technology adoption among seniors and other underserved populations, initiatives that promote a healthy tech-life balance, efforts designed to eradicate cyberbullying, and programs to educate communities about online privacy and online security.
The company also promotes technology careers via student mentoring programs, internships, vocational programs and the support of STEM initiatives.

As digital activists, teens of color turn to social media to fight for a more just world

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

When it comes to social media use among young people, very often the concern is about potential harm.

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When it comes to social media use among young people, very often the concern is about potential harm.
In short, they are using social media platforms to engage in what I refer to as “digitized activism,” taking on issues such as systemic racism and seeking racial justice.

Fighting online for social justice

I searched for various hashtags to find them, sent direct messages, or left comments on their posts to engage with them online.
All of the young activists used at least one of those social media platforms for various lengths of time – from one to six years.
I also created my own social media accounts to observe their social media posts and engage with them in the same online spaces.
As a result, they were concerned with social justice, civil unrest, police brutality and a global pandemic.

New narratives

They placed on a major emphasis on storytelling, as evidenced in hashtags such as #blackstoriesmatter, #teenwriter and #blackwriter.
They made clear that they see social media as a way to represent their values.
Everything I post is a show of my values.” Higher education appeared regularly in the young people’s self-expression and activism.
“We have to recognize that Black and brown communities worldwide are being disproportionately disadvantaged because of air and water pollution, food insecurity, and more.”

What matters most

One of the teens in my study wrote simply:
My mental health matters
My representation matters

My music matters

My joy matters

My art matters

My future matters.
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Want to be a social media influencer? You might want to think again

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Monday, April 17, 2023

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Social media is becoming more prevalent every day, and influencers and those that want to be influencers are too.

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Social media is becoming more prevalent every day, and influencers and those that want to be influencers are too.
A social media influencer is someone who has established a reputation for being knowledgeable about a specific topic or industry and has an online following that they engage with.
Social media influencers build relationships with their followers through the content they share and interactions on live streams, comments and chats.

Allure of influencing

We asked 750 Canadians between 16-30 years old, who were mostly women, about their social media use and thoughts about social media influencers.
The results showed that 75 per cent of participants wanted to become social media influencers.
This suggests not all social media influencers are as trusting as users perceive them to be.

More disadvantages than benefits

So it’s not surprising that many of them are interested in a career in influencing.
However, the disadvantages may outweigh the benefits.
While there is limited research on what types of content are easier to monetize, many top influencers belong to different genres.
Even well-established content creators struggle to diversify their content and meet the ever-changing demands of seemingly random algorithms.

Unforeseen challenges

Unforeseen national policy changes can also add uncertainty.
Canada’s impending Bill C-11 will require streaming platforms like YouTube to promote a minimum amount of Canadian content to its Canadian users.
It is important for those interested in making a career out of influencing to be aware of these challenges.

Frantz Law Group Files Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies on Behalf of School Districts

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

SAN DIEGO, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 13th, Frantz Law Group, on behalf of sixteen school district across the nation, filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court in San Francisco County against Meta, TikTok, Snap, YouTube, and other social media companies for knowingly causing harm to children who use their products through their manipulative algorithms that cause addiction.

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"We allege that Meta, TikTok, Snap, YouTube, and other social media companies have engaged in reckless and negligent misconduct that has caused a mental health crisis among our youth," said James P. Frantz, on behalf of the plaintiff school districts.
"Social media companies are and have been well aware of the harm they cause.
It must stop, and we will fight to hold these social media companies accountable for choosing profit over the mental health and safety of children and their families," said Frantz.
The plaintiffs in this filing are Apollo Ridge School District, Burbank Unified School District, Cecil County Public Schools, Coronado Unified School District, Fort Towson School District, Glen Rock Public School District, Hanna Public Schools, La Canada Unified School District, Las Virgenes Unified School District, Narragansett School System, Oceanside Unified School District, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Sutherland Public Schools, Tulsa Public Schools, Weber School District, and West Ada School District.

Why We Need to Ban ChatGPT in Elementary Schools

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Friday, March 31, 2023

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The use of artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT and Bard has sparked concerns about plagiarism in high school and college. However, little attention has been given to the potential harm these tools can do to the intellectual development of elementary age children.

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However, little attention has been given to the potential harm these tools can do to the intellectual development of elementary age children.
"From prehistoric cave paintings to modern-day street art, we are driven to express ourselves creatively from an early age.
When we adapt a well-known recipe or figure out how to balance our budget, we apply strategic thinking originally practiced in the elementary classroom.
Large districts such as New York City Schools have already banned the use of these tools in the classroom.

Buckets Over Bullying Launches Basketball Trick Shot Challenge with Social Media Sensation Tristan Jass

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

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CHICAGO, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Buckets Over Bullying, a non-profit initiative whose mission is to stop cyberbullying of children and teens through awareness, advocacy and legal support, have joined forces with trick shot sensation and social media influencer Tristan Jass (T Jass) to launch T Jass's Buckets Over Bullying Trick Shot Challenge.

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CHICAGO, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Buckets Over Bullying , a non-profit initiative whose mission is to stop cyberbullying of children and teens through awareness, advocacy and legal support, have joined forces with trick shot sensation and social media influencer Tristan Jass (T Jass) to launch T Jass's Buckets Over Bullying Trick Shot Challenge .
In a video posted to social media , T Jass takes to the basketball court to make an impressive two-basket, two ball trick shot.
"Get off the sidelines and take your best shot," said T Jass, a founding board member of Buckets Over Bullying.
For more information on T Jass's Buckets Over Bullying Trick Shot Challenge, visit the official website here .

The Trevor Project Announces New Roundtable Series "Sharing Space" to Amplify the Voices of LGBTQ Young People

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, today released a trailer announcing the upcoming release of "Sharing Space," a new roundtable series featuring conversations with LGBTQ youth moderated by curious, open-minded adults and allies. The first episode of this educational series will be moderated by longtime supporter of The Trevor Project, Daniel Radcliffe. Viewers will be able to access the video when it officially launches on YouTube at 12pm ET on Friday, March 31, 2023 — which also marks Transgender Day of Visibility.

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The first episode of this educational series will be moderated by longtime supporter of The Trevor Project, Daniel Radcliffe.
An advocate for LGBTQ rights, Radcliffe helps facilitate a heartfelt discussion exploring topics such as gender euphoria, respecting pronouns, self-discovery, and what genuine allyship looks like.
"Sharing Space" provides a much-needed platform for young trans and nonbinary voices – whom new research shows are coming out at younger ages compared to previous generations.
"LGBTQ young people, particularly transgender and nonbinary youth, are routinely forced to stand by and watch adults debate their very existence and life experiences.