A Louisiana school plans to punish students for having social media accounts at home, even with parental consent. It’s a policy that reaches far beyond campus, contradicts U.S. Supreme Court guidance, and erodes parental authority. If one school can police a child’s private life, others may follow. Families need to understand why this overreach matters.

Not long ago, youth and teens searched the internet by typing words into Google and sorting through links. Today, they’re simply asking AI for answers. This shift from searching to prompting may seem small, but it has big implications for how young people think, learn, and stay safe online, making digital literacy more important than ever

This article offers a sample letter parents can send to school principals supporting thoughtful, age-appropriate AI integration in classrooms. It emphasizes teaching students critical thinking, ethics, and digital literacy, while addressing valid concerns through oversight, training, and privacy safeguards.

AI is changing how schools teach, but it shouldn't replace teachers. Some schools now blend AI with human guidance to personalize learning and free time for life skills. While the tech shows promise, The White Hatter stresses that emotional safety and mentorship must stay at the heart of education.

When schools fail to act on sexual threats, they prioritize offenders over victims, undermining safety and reinforcing a culture of fear and gender-based harm.

Pink Shirt Day raises awareness, but teens say it lacks real impact. Addressing bullying needs year-round action, not just symbolic performance activism.