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The Urgent Need for Child-Centered Artificial Intelligence Policies

The Urgent Need for Child-Centered Artificial Intelligence Policies

Never before in all of human history have the sleek threads of technology been so tightly woven into the tender fabric of a child’s daily existence. In the arena of technology and artificial intelligence, where innovation and implementation are developing at extraordinary speed, children and youth are being presented with extraordinary opportunities for learning and entertainment as well as substantial risks to their well-being and rights.
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What to do if your student experiences harassment in Williamson County Public Schools

What to do if your student experiences harassment in Williamson County Public Schools

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Addressing identity-based bullying or harassment in public schools

Addressing identity-based bullying or harassment in public schools

When your child first tells you they are being bullied based on their identity, it can be an emotionally triggering discovery. As you navigate your conversation, collect the following information to help you best advocate for your child’s well-being.
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Beware the Fine Print

Beware the Fine Print

This issue brief will highlight where and how those costs are imposed, how they challenge system-involved youth and families, and recommendations for systemic change.
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Helping Our Students Thrive: How schools can support student mental health and well-being

Helping Our Students Thrive: How schools can support student mental health and well-being

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Preventing and mitigating youth trauma, family separations: California’s SB 578

Preventing and mitigating youth trauma, family separations: California’s SB 578

Every child and young person needs and deserves to be unconditionally healthy, safe, and thriving in all the complexity of their humanity. As they grow and build toward the future they envision for themselves, children and youth must be free from state surveillance, policing, and coercive control. They must be able to seek the support they believe they, their families, and/or their communities need without fear of punishment or further harm. 
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