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Christopher Ferguson

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  • 1 month ago | news-journal.com | Christopher Ferguson |Christopher J. Ferguson

    Cellphone bans in schools are all the rage. Recently, New York became the fourth state to embark on one, as part of a budget deal for the coming school year. For many adults, the bans make intuitive sense: Who wants kids distracted on their phones while the teacher is teaching? Maybe getting rid of them could even reduce bullying or improve youth mental health?

  • Dec 22, 2024 | tucsonsentinel.com | Christopher Ferguson

    Auburn University/The Conversation It’s a common seasonal refrain: “Christmas just isn’t like it used to be.”This is not a new complaint.

  • Dec 16, 2024 | idahopress.com | Christopher Ferguson

    Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. (THE CONVERSATION) It’s a common seasonal refrain: “Christmas just isn’t like it used to be.”This is not a new complaint. History shows that Christmas traditions are just as subject to change as any other aspect of human societies, and when customs change, there are always some who wish they could turn back the clock.

  • Jul 2, 2024 | orlandosentinel.com | Christopher Ferguson

    The May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, tragically ended the lives of 19 young students and two teachers, with 17 others injured. Much attention subsequently focused on the failure of the police to swiftly confront the shooter, an 18-year-old male. Now, however, a new lawsuit by the parents of some victims has focused on an age-old scapegoat: video games.

  • Apr 29, 2024 | grimoiremanor.substack.com | Christopher Ferguson

    Recent protests at US college campuses have attracted much attention, renewing debates about free speech and where the lines between protected speech and illegal activity may be. These can be complex, particularly for college campuses, because free speech rights of competing groups may come into conflict, and young people may not always understand the ground rules (neither, often, do the older adults in fairness).

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