Baltimore’s schools chief pitched cutting iPad time for the youngest grades — 15–20 minute sessions, shared devices and device‑free pre‑K to protect attention and readiness.

Students and teachers in Rockwood say Missouri’s bell-to-bell phone ban has made lunches livelier and classrooms more focused. Early reaction from schools is mostly positive.

SMU research links more toddler video time to fewer body-part words and a tilt toward people- and furniture-related vocabulary. The papers also tie parent personality and child temperament to media habits.

Two 18-month-old twins were found in a backyard pool in Oklahoma City and later pronounced dead. Police say the deaths appear accidental as the family and neighbors grieve.

A proposed New York law would require a minimum 30 minutes of daily recess for elementary students and bar taking recess away as punishment. Lawmakers and public‑health groups say play supports learning and mental health.

Federal regulators recalled TheKiddoSpace talking flashcards after tests found lead and banned phthalates; about 4,000 units sold online are affected. The company is offering replacements.

The CPSC recalled TheKiddoSpace handwriting kits after tests found lead in the pen nibs. The company is offering free replacement pens and refills.

HISD will open a districtwide virtual high school in 2026–27, launching for 9th and 10th graders with applications set for late March.

House Bill 233 would require booster seats for most Florida children through age 8, with height and medical exceptions and a July 1, 2026 effective date. Local safety groups are offering free checks and low‑cost programs.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged families to enroll in free 3‑K and pre‑K this week as the MySchools application window closes Friday. The city is offering language help and walk‑in support.

Consumer Reports' lab tests found the Zoe The Traveler stroller tipped in stability testing and earned a 'Don't Buy' rating. Experts offer safety tips and safer compact alternatives.

North Coast CARE splits child-care costs between employers and the state, offering up to $400 per child per month for a capped pilot of 100 children in Lorain County.

St. Johns County residents can enter a digital lottery for summer camp spots from Feb 23 to Mar 6, with results notified by Mar 24. Camp runs from June 8 to July 24, excluding certain dates, and costs vary from $230-$430.