Dec 18 Twitter chat: What can be done to curb drinking on college campuses? By Nora Daly In the United States, more than 1,800 students die each year from alcohol related incidents. An additional 600,000 students per year are injured while intoxicated, and nearly 100,000 sexual assaults have been linked alcohol consumption. What are colleges doing to… Continue reading
Dec 15 What does the oft-cited ‘1 in 5’ campus sexual assault stat really mean? By Jake New, Inside Higher Ed If there’s a conversation taking place about the prevalence of campus sexual assault in the United States, the statistic “one in five” is usually thrown around. For many it’s a number that has helped galvanize a movement. But many question… Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 8:34 Why haven’t efforts worked to stop dangerous drinking at college? By PBS News Hour More than 1,800 students die each year in the U.S. from alcohol-related incidents, and nearly 100,000 sexual assaults have been reported that were linked to intoxication. How do we address the dark consequences of excessive drinking on college campuses? Gwen… Continue watching
Dec 11 Justice Department: Majority of campus sexual assault goes unreported to police By Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Only about 20 percent of campus sexual assault victims go to police, according to a new Justice Department report providing insight into why so many victims choose not to pursue criminal charges. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 5:35 Profane picture books make fun out of a parent’s pains By PBS News Hour Picture books are usually kid-oriented, but two expletive-laden tales, written like traditional bedtime stories, are parents-only hits. “You Have To F**king Eat” and “Go The F**k To Sleep” have become best-sellers, with audiobooks voiced by Samuel L. Jackson and Bryan… Continue watching
Dec 10 Obama announces $1 billion investment for early childhood education By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is following up on his promise to expand early education opportunities for tens of thousands of children by announcing a $1 billion public-private investment in programs for the nation's youngest learners. Continue reading
Dec 10 Congress eases whole grain standards for school lunches By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congress is taking some whole grains off the school lunch line. A massive year-end spending bill released Tuesday doesn't allow schools to opt out of healthier school meal standards championed by first lady Michelle Obama, as House Republicans… Continue reading
Dec 08 App developers are tracking kids despite laws to protect their privacy By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Whether mobile app developers seek parental consent first — as required by law — or pass the information on to advertisers isn't entirely clear. But if you prefer to stay anonymous, your options are limited: Wade through each mobile app's… Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 6:30 Will unraveling of Rolling Stone’s UVa sexual assault story make other victims reluctant to speak out? By PBS News Hour After reporting on a horrific case of sexual assault at the University of Virginia, Rolling Stone magazine acknowledged discrepancies in the victim’s story, saying their trust in her was “misplaced.” Judy Woodruff speaks with T. Rees Shapiro of The Washington… Continue watching
Dec 05 Helping kids understand their rights when they’re stopped by the police By Amber Joseph How do we help students not lose hope?… Continue reading