New Report Sheds Light On Teen Dating and Digital Abuse
A survey from the Urban Institute suggests that digital harassment often correlates with psychological or physical abuse among teens in relationships. Read Full Post >
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February 20, 2013
January 15, 2013
Ohio School Community at Center of Controversy Threatened by Cyber Attacks
A number of digital threats made in a small Ohio community following a high-profile rape investigation illustrate the complicated nature of school cyber security in the 21st century. Read Full Post >
December 31, 2012
Top Education Research of 2012: Brains, Tools, and Texting, Oh, My!
Education researchers often worry that their work never catches the attention of policymakers and educators in the field, but in 2012, research has been in the spotlight—and occasionally on the hot seat. Read Full Post >
December 03, 2012
N.C. Law Makes Cyberbullying Against Educators a Criminal Offense
The penalty for harassing teachers is now a $1,000 fine or 60 days in jail, a move that has prompted backlash by civil rights groups. Read Full Post >
August 09, 2012
Ed-Tech Notebook: Twitter Bullying Scanner Debuts
Computer scientists at the University of Wisconsin say their program can automatically spot 15,000 tweets a day that show signs of bullying. Read Full Post >
June 19, 2012
Survey Open to Gauge Nature of Online Safety Ed.
The survey may show how districts are responding to the increased push for online safety education. Read Full Post >
June 19, 2012
New York Senate Passes Cyberbullying Bill
New York is moving closer to enacting a stricter law against cyberbullying, which would take effect by July 2013. Read Full Post >
April 20, 2012
Study: Cyberbullying Different From Physical Bullying
A new study suggests none of the three elements usually found in playground bullying are necessarily present in cyberbullying. Read Full Post >
March 19, 2012
Clementi Webcam Case Resolution a Teachable Moment?
Will fallout from the resolution of a cyberbullying case involving the suicide of an 18-year-old college freshman spark an increase in digital literacy education? Read Full Post >
March 10, 2012
Social Media and the Youth 'Culture of Fear'
The Internet doesn't increase bullying, Danah Boyd argues, attitudes toward it increases the fear and misunderstanding about what teens are exposed to. Read Full Post >
