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Why more school districts are limiting screen time for students

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (1063+ words) The nation's second-largest school district imposed strict new limits on screen time for its roughly 400, 000 students. The Los Angeles Unified School District policy is the latest example of a growing backlash against technology in classrooms nationwide. William Brangham discussed the…...

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pbs. org > newshour > video > horizons > 2026 > 06 > screens-are-virtually-inescapable-what-are-they-doing-to-our-health

Screens are virtually inescapable. What are they doing to our health? - Horizons

2+ hour, 55+ min ago  (134+ words) They're in our pockets, workplaces, homes and schools " screens are everywhere. Americans are spending more than seven hours a day looking at screens. What is this doing to our well being? And does all this screen time affect different generations…...

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pbs. org > newshour > video > horizons > 2026 > 06 > the-science-of-dad-brain-and-how-fatherhood-changes-men

The science of 'Dad Brain' and how fatherhood changes men - Horizons

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (242+ words) helps your community explore new worlds and ideas through programs that educate, inform and inspire. Your tax-deductible donation helps make it all possible. While most scientific research has focused on men, when it comes to parenthood, it's all about mothers....

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PBS News Hour | Critics warn law could threaten care for immigrant children | Season 2026

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (1248+ words) Critics warn law could threaten care for immigrant children Critics fear new Tennessee law could cut off life-saving care for immigrant children Clip: 6/18/2026 | 6m 55s Video has Closed Captions | CC Major surges of ICE agents have largely faded from public view, but…...

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Baby Brokers | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (103+ words) Visual & Interactive Stories Premieres June 23, 2026 Have lax laws left the for-profit adoption industry ripe for misconduct? FRONTLINE and Retro Report investigate how so-called baby brokers have targeted pregnant women and families looking to adopt, and an epicenter of the problem…...

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pbs. org > newshour > education > teens-reading-and-math-scores-have-stagnated-us-test-results-show

Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, U. S. test results show

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (580+ words) WATCH: What's caused reading scores to drop to worst point in decades? Education expert weighs in Indeed, the 13-year-olds who took the national test experienced the pandemic's disruption during formative elementary years of schooling. In a few years, they will…...

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PBS News Hour | New book spotlights grandparents raising children | Season 2026

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1697+ words) More than 2. 5 million children across the U. S. live in households where grandparents have taken on the role of primary caregiver. But many grandparents face challenges navigating custody issues and accessing the resources and support they need. Geoff Bennett discussed these families…...

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foster care

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (324+ words) Melania Trump said it was "truly inspiring to see everyone gather here together, united in support of this remarkable initiative." A recent Senate investigation found that children in residential treatment facilities are sometimes subjected to abuse and neglect. We hear…...

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Wired For Connection | Born to Connect: How Babies Form Early Bonds

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (572+ words) Visit the official PBS Shop for t-shirts, tote bags, and more. Every purchase supports PBS. Born to Connect: How Babies Form Early Bonds Babies are born wired for connection, and early bonds shape the brain. Clip: 6/1/2026 | 2m 46s Video has Closed Captions…...

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Oregon Art Beat | 2026 Newbery Medal Winner Ren'e Watson: Inspiring young Black readers to step into their power. | Season 27 | Episode 5

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1271+ words) Visit the official PBS Shop for t-shirts, tote bags, and more. Every purchase supports PBS. Portland Newbery Medalist Ren'e Watson inspires girls to be their best and boldest selves. Clip: Season 27 Episode 5 | 7m 44s Video has Closed Captions | CC Winner of the…...