Families Are Taking Children Out of School to Travel. Should They?
Vacationing during the off-season has long been considered a cost-saving boon. But can families with school-aged children take advantage? Should they?
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Do School Smartphone Bans Work?
Proponents say no-phone rules reduce student distractions and bullying. Critics say the bans could hinder student self-direction and critical thinking.
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This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.
Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones.
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Wall Street’s Most Hated Regulator Faces an Existential Threat
Rohit Chopra, who leads the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, says he is simply enforcing the law. Bankers call him reckless — a “regulator gone rogue.”