Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Senate approved Senate Bill 495 and House Bill 4141, aiming to limit student cell phone use during instructional time in schools. After months of negotiations, lawmakers ...

Friday, expect rain/snow showers in the early morning hours, with a changeover to rain by mid-morning. Drying out in the afternoon, temperatures will rise into the upper 40s. Warm spell ends: ...

SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile has passed a bill outlawing the use of mobile phones and other smart devices during classes at elementary and middle schools. “We are advancing a cultural change for children ...

A University of Delaware English professor, Matt Kinservik, integrated AI into the classroom by having students generate an essay with a chatbot. In one session, students gathered to share the ...

Devices really do help make learning more flexible, accessible and engaging. Christina Barreto Sixth grade, Yonkers, N.Y. Teachers are constantly competing with their Chromebooks for attention. Wesley ...

To use artificial intelligence, or not to use AI? That is the question that all students and their educators face in today’s age. While people have been endlessly arguing the pros and cons of ...

If you’ve been looking to elevate your diction to communicate more effectively, you’ve landed on the right page. While there’s uniqueness and beauty in the many ways in which people speak, there are ...