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Screen Time Guidelines For Kids Is Changing As Research Paints A More Nuanced Picture

1 month ago
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread. Australia became the first country to ban social media for users under 16 in December 2025, and Denmark, France and the U.K. have since announced similar restrictions to begin this year. In the U.S., as of mid-2026, more than 30 […]
Gabriel E. Hales

SLPS still wants your input on possible school closures

1 month ago
On July 22, the final scheduled public meeting was held at Metro Academic and Classical High School for St. Louis Public Schools and the community to discuss three proposed portfolios considering reductions in bus routes, teaching positions and the district’s current number of 62 schools.
Luke Davis

Alton Approves ARPA Funds For Wayfinding Tourism Project

1 month ago
ALTON – The City of Alton is one step closer to making its key attractions easier to navigate for residents and visitors alike. Alton City Council members approved a resolution passed earlier this week by the Committee of the Whole authorizing $38,500 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Alton Wayfinding Program. The agreement with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture consists of two phases. Phase 1 includes “preliminary services” totaling $4,500, while Phase

SSD to put an end to seclusion, restraint practices

1 month ago
The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) announced Wednesday that it is changing its policies on seclusion and restraint across the board starting with the 2026-27 school year, marking the most significant policy changes since the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) found the district violated federal disability law over its use of seclusion and restraint on students with disabilities.
Alex Barton