What is sexual "aftercare" and what does it mean for consent education?
Sexual consent is about good communication between sexual partners before and during sex. Far from being a simple act of saying "yes" or "no" prior to sex, affirmative consent involves checking in with a sexual partner throughout a sexual encounter,.....»»
Study finds strong link between childhood opportunities and educational attainment, earnings as a young adult
The number of educational opportunities that children accrue at home, in early education and care, at school, in afterschool programs, and in their communities as they grow up are strongly linked to their educational attainment and earnings in early.....»»
Citizens" panels help young people with special needs, disabilities make their voices heard on life-affecting policies
A new study shows participating in a citizens' panel can help young people with special educational needs/disabilities to produce new policy ideas about school inclusion. The study is published in the journal Frontiers in Education......»»
Senate holds rich CEO of “third-world medicine” hospitals in contempt
Ralph de la Torre, CEO of Steward, faces up to 12 months in prison if convicted. Enlarge / Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders speaks about Ralph De La Torre's spending habits during the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor.....»»
Palestinian education "under attack", leaving a generation close to losing hope, study warns
The ongoing war in Gaza will set children and young people's education back by up to five years and risks creating a lost generation of permanently traumatized Palestinian youth, a new study warns......»»
Violence, harassment from students is overwhelmingly "part of the job" for Saskatchewan education sector workers
Saskatchewan education sector workers are experiencing disturbing levels of workplace violence and harassment, says a new report spotlighting a situation that has reached "a breaking point," according to its authors......»»
Testing the legitimacy of consent and waiver in criminal cases
Criminal suspects, defendants and offenders face many choices that affect their liberty, in situations ranging from searches of their property or data to interrogations and plea deals. Judicial doctrine considers these choices to be valid when they a.....»»
Afghan women have been robbed of health care, education and now their voices. But they won"t remain silent
Last month, the Taliban passed a new "vice and virtue" law, making it illegal for women to speak in public. Under the law, women can also be punished if they are heard singing or reading aloud from within their homes......»»
Study hints that debate skills may lessen negative impact of AI
Higher education is facing a tough challenge as it adapts to the advent of artificial intelligence. To combat it, a University of Mississippi professor proposes using one of academia's oldest weapons: debate......»»
Is AI exacerbating disparities in education?
While much has been made of artificial intelligence's promise to improve educational opportunities and outcomes, a group of Stanford students is highlighting the importance of a different perspective on AI in education: It isn't just about using AI t.....»»
Eight steps for making schools inclusive and safe for everyone
Education is the bedrock of a just and diverse society, but only if it is equitable and inclusive. To foster an inclusive educational environment, leaders and teachers have to understand and value diversity in all its forms, including diversity of cu.....»»
New data reveals rates of family violence among those who died by suicide
Domestic, family and sexual violence is rightly recognized as a national crisis......»»
Analysis finds mobile phone distractions adversely affect learning in young adults
A new analysis by University at Albany researchers in the School of Education has found that young adults exposed to mobile technology distractions had worse learning outcomes in the classroom compared to those without distractions......»»
Research shows benefits of new policing role that offers support to families
Anglia Ruskin University's International Policing and Public Protection Research Institute (IPPPRI) has published findings linked to an innovative project designed to support the families of people being investigated for online child sexual abuse off.....»»
LOKKER’s consent management solution blocks all unauthorized data collection on websites
LOKKER released a new consent management solution available in its Privacy Edge Platform. This builds on LOKKER’s earlier release of its Consent Verification tool, which allows businesses to check whether their existing consent management platf.....»»
Researcher examines model to foster just and equitable youth engagement in residential facilities
Recent research by Andrew Nalani, a faculty member at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, examines the viewpoints of youth care workers in juvenile residential facilities and their desires for fostering more just and equita.....»»
Domestic violence in sub-Saharan Africa could triple by 2060, warns report
Tens of millions of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa will experience catastrophic levels of intimate partner violence because the world is failing to make progress on the climate crisis, according to new projections by UNFPA, the UN sexual and r.....»»
Study finds nine UK fathers accused of child sexual abuse given legal access to their alleged victims
Content warning: Please note the article contains distressing content......»»
Study finds when self-determination model provided to schools with support, teachers and all students benefit
For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have shown that giving students, especially those with disabilities, ownership of their education improves their outcomes. The Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities' team recen.....»»
How stories can teach young people about life in a changing climate
Education is key to empowering young people to respond to climate change. It's something that will reach into every aspect of their lives in complex ways. However, the national curriculum largely confines climate change to a few subjects, meaning tea.....»»
Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up
Ransomware remains a concerning cybersecurity threat, with attacks becoming more frequent, severe, and costly. Recent reports highlight alarming trends, including increased attacks on critical sectors like healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Th.....»»