Meta Platforms Inc., TikTok Inc., Snap Inc., and YouTube LLC appear unlikely to completely knock out a group of federal cases set for trial this summer that allege the platforms harmed the mental health of students and strained school resources. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers at a marathon hearing Monday in Oakland, Calif., federal court said the public school districts have provided a "reasonable articulation" of how social media features like SnapChat's "streaks" or Instagram's beautification image filter cause specific harm to students and schools.
Most parents are willing to go the extra mile for their kids, no matter the extra cost. This is especially true when it comes to education. For many parents, the quality of local schools is a top priority and a big factor in homebuying decisions. Often, getting into the best schools also means paying a premium to live in the district.
The Trump administration notified states that it was withholding over $6 billion in previously approved federal education grants to schools, impacting school districts' plans for the fall.
