As Florida lawmakers advance bills to restrict children s access to social media, today s Safer internet Day is a global campaign to raise awareness about the benefits and risks of connected technology. With the theme "Together for a Better internet," organizers are calling on parents to get more involved and open lines of communication with their kids about their screen times. Yvonne Johnson, president of the National Parent Teacher Association, said families and caregivers should aim to promote healthy digital habits by having open dialogue about the use of various apps and websites. .
A new report assessing post-high school educational attainment shows Maryland doing better than most states, but says work remains to be done. In 2009, Lumina Foundation set a goal for 60% of working age adults in the nation to hold a college degree, industry-recognized certification or other credential of value by 2025. When the goal was established, only 38% of adults held a certificate beyond high school. .
The latest findings from a report tracking post-high school education attainment shows Indiana pacing slightly behind the national average. Lumina Foundation s .