Social studies work group members urge State Board of Education not to rush process

The state is in the middle of overhauling the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for social studies, the standards that dictate what students learn in ...
The Conversation

Social studies as ‘neutral?’ That’s a myth, and pressures teachers to avoid contentious issues

University of Manitoba provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Manitoba provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. With a world literally and ...
The New York Times

Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety

Starting this week, a series of trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. By Cecilia Kang Reporting from ...
TechNode

AI gets social in China – Tencent tests Yuanbao Groups for AI-powered social interaction

Every Wednesday and Friday, TechNode’s Briefing newsletter delivers a roundup of the most important news in China tech, straight to your inbox. Sign up On Monday, Tencent’s AI assistant Yuanbao rolled ...
Wall Street Journal

Landmark Trial Tests Claims That Social Media Harms Teens

A Los Angeles jury is poised to consider a central question in the debate over social media and teenage welfare: Are platforms such as Instagram and TikTok causing mental-health disorders? A ...
Slate

Vimeo’s Massive Layoffs Are a Sign of Something Much Darker for the Internet

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The private equity model has struck again ...
Mashable

Vimeo hit by layoffs after acquisition

Vimeo has been hit with layoffs after it was acquired by Bending Spoons. Credit: Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images While Vimeo still technically exists, that version of Vimeo no ...
Business Insider

Vimeo is laying off staff globally after its $1.38 billion sale to Bending Spoons

Vimeo is laying off staffers globally in a new round of cuts. The job cuts arrived a few months after tech holding company Bending Spoons bought Vimeo. It's Vimeo's second round of layoffs since ...
Houston Chronicle

Texas is overhauling what students will learn in social studies and history. Here's what to know

A rewrite of Texas’ social studies curriculum is underway, with lawmakers, teachers and history enthusiasts at odds over exactly how to present the history of Texas and the United States to the ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Google Tests Social Channel Insights In Search Console

Search Console Insights now includes performance data for social channels Google has automatically linked to your website. The feature shows clicks, impressions, top queries, and trending content for ...
KCCI Des Moines

Iowa considers changes to social studies curriculum

The Iowa State Board of Education is considering changes to the social studies curriculum after a new law required a review of curriculum and education standards. The proposed changes include teaching ...
Dallas Morning News

Texas education board to overhaul social studies curriculum, with greater focus on Texas

The elected 15-member board, where Republicans hold a majority, discussed key topics that would fall under a new framework approved in September. Members heard from teachers, parents and students ...