Friendswood council opens e‑bike safety workshop, directs attorney research and school outreach Council held a workshop after recent e‑bike incidents and directed the city attorney to survey other municipalities while asking staff to expand education and school outreach; police urged pairing education with targeted enforcement of illegal electric dirt bikes.

Friendswood leaders are tackling rising concerns over unsafe electric bikes and dirt bikes, emphasizing the need for education and outreach before imposing any rules.

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Survivor parents and panel warn sextortion is rising; urge parents and lawmakers to act At a community presentation held at Beaver Dam Unified School District, parents who lost sons to sextortion and a panel including an Internet Crimes Against Children representative described how online grooming, AI and social media algorithms fuel sextortion, urged parents to talk with youth and called for stronger legal and platform safeguards.

Parents whose sons tragically fell victim to sextortion are sounding the alarm on rising online dangers, urging families and lawmakers to take immediate action for our children's safety.

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Brentwood staff recommend education, advisory speeds and 'no‑throttle' zones as first steps in e‑bike policy Staff told the commission that rising e‑bike use and juvenile injuries merit a coordinated strategy focused on education, advisory speeds, signage and targeted ordinance tweaks—especially a proposed no‑throttle approach in shared spaces—while staff will draft specific code language after state law is finalized.

Brentwood is tackling rising e-bike safety concerns with a focus on education, advisory speeds, and proposed no-throttle zones for shared spaces.

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Ag Day on the Hill: FFA and 4‑H leaders and Tennessee farmers highlight youth programs, forestry and local processing During Ag Day, National FFA and Tennessee 4‑H officers, farmers and conservation representatives addressed the House Agriculture committee, announcing a $45.25 million investment in 4‑H and urging support for forestry and local agriculture businesses.

Tennessee's Ag Day showcased powerful voices advocating for a $45.25 million boost in youth programs and the vital role of forestry in the state's economy.

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Benzie County commissioners adopt hazard-plan update, approve contract and spending measures At their Feb. 13 meeting, the Benzie County Board of Commissioners adopted the county's five-year Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, approved a jail mental-health contract amendment and a deputies' 12-hour-shift agreement, and allocated $20,565 in opioid settlement funds across three local programs.

Benzie County is taking big steps forward by adopting a crucial hazard mitigation plan and allocating funds for local mental health and emergency response initiatives!

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Sen. Terrell McKinney urges committee to advance bill guaranteeing high‑school‑level education for incarcerated youth LB 1216 would require the department that houses people in state custody to provide meaningful access to high‑school‑level instruction and special‑education services for anyone under 21 who has not earned a diploma or equivalency; supporters said federal IDEA protections are not consistently implemented across facilities.

Sen. Terrell McKinney is championing a crucial bill that aims to provide high-school education and vital services for youth in custody, arguing that education is key to rehabilitation and public safety.

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Committee Weighs Swim‑lesson Investment and Proposal to Encourage PFDs on Docks for Children Lawmakers heard advocates for SB263 to fund free swim lessons and local testimony urging a requirement or availability of personal flotation devices for children on docks after a Stratford drowning; members asked for definitions and liability analysis.

Connecticut lawmakers are pushing for free swim lessons and mandatory flotation devices for kids on docks to prevent tragic drownings.

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Great morning in Tiki with Lou Davis of Te Ora Hou. Youth mentoring, education for highest-risk rangatahi, pre-work training, and more, emphasising stable relationships and long-term outcomes.
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High-school student urges Georgia to designate a Fentanyl Awareness Day; committee approves resolution A senior from George Washington Carver STEM High School told the Special Rules Committee that a single awareness day during Red Ribbon Week could help combat rising opioid and fentanyl deaths; the committee approved the resolution to move forward by voice vote.

A high school senior is pushing Georgia to recognize a Fentanyl Awareness Day to combat the alarming rise in opioid overdose deaths.

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Leawood council adopts helmet requirement for motorized e-bikes and e-scooters in 5–3 vote The Leawood City Council voted 5–3 to amend city code to require helmets for riders of motorized, electric-assisted bicycles, scooters and similar devices on public rights-of-way; the ordinance follows staff and police recommendations emphasizing education before enforcement.

Leawood just took a bold step for safety by voting to require helmets for all riders of motorized bikes and e-scooters!

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Cooper City advances micro‑mobility ordinance after hours of debate on youth safety, sidewalk speeds and education program The commission approved first reading of a new micro‑mobility ordinance after extended debate over age limits, sidewalk speed thresholds, fines and a proposed youth safety class. A Cooper City student who proposed a teen e‑bike course addressed the commission before the vote.

Cooper City is taking a bold step towards safer streets by regulating e-bikes and e-scooters, but the debate over age limits and sidewalk speeds has just begun!

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Lawmakers hear broad support for SB 6110 to define high‑powered 'e‑motos' and convene a study group SB 6110 would clarify e-bike classifications and direct the Department of Licensing to convene a work group to study faster, throttle-driven electric vehicles ('e‑motos'); students, cities, parks and biking groups urged the change to protect trail users and young riders.

Washington lawmakers are pushing for a new bill to redefine e-bikes and address safety concerns over high-powered 'e-motos' that can reach speeds of 50 mph without pedaling.

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Providers, parents urge Hamilton County to restore youth-prevention funding amid proposed cuts Domestic-violence prevention providers, parents and advocates told Hamilton County commissioners their programs would be sharply harmed by proposed cuts and urged the board to fund prevention contracts at $250,000 rather than the deeper reductions recommended by staff.

Hamilton County's youth prevention programs are at risk of devastating cuts, jeopardizing vital education on healthy relationships for over 2,100 students.

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Shaping the Future with AI: A Journey Through Humanity, Ethics, and Decision-Making The 16th eTwinning National Conference took place in Antalya from December 9 to 11, 2025. Supported by the EU Commission and the Ministry of National Education in Türkiye, the event featured several A...

Dr. Ahmet Göçen presented at the 16th eTwinning National Conference on how AI intersects with human thinking, ethics & decision-making — stressing that AI should support human agency, not replace it.

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63 pc Pakistan’s youth never went to school: Data - Yes Punjab News 63% of Pakistani youth, 23% of adolescents lack formal education; girls most affected, pushing millions to exclusion from work and health.

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Catoosa County Board hears reboot plan for Local Interagency Planning Team to expand youth behavioral supports District staff announced a reboot of the Local Interagency Planning Team (LIPT) under Georgia law to coordinate mandated partners and address rising adolescent behavioral needs, citing a 35% increase in diagnosed behavioral conditions and gaps in service access.

Catoosa County is taking bold steps to tackle the alarming 35% rise in youth behavioral issues by revamping its Local Interagency Planning Team to better coordinate essential services.

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Local health, fire partners expand 'Survive the Drive' teen driver program The Injury Prevention Alliance of Phoenix presented 'Survive the Drive,' a data-driven teen driver education program that uses local collision ZIP‑code targeting, interactive modules and hands-on activities. Organizers said classes are free, often include parents, and the program recently won a national award.

A groundbreaking teen driver program in Phoenix is using collision data to save lives and teach safety, and best of all, it's completely free!

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Board approves $20,000 for Dolly Parton Imagination Library after debate over late request Madison County supervisors approved a $20,000 post-budget appropriation for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library through Mid York Library System after supervisors debated the request's late submission; the measure passed 1,151-117 with 232 absent.

Madison County supervisors have approved a $20,000 funding boost for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, igniting a passionate debate over the timing of the request and its impact on early literacy.

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St. Augustine Beach considers local action on e‑bike safety as state law lags After a high‑injury e‑bike incident and rising complaints about youth riders, the commission endorsed school training, a public town hall, and directed staff and police to explore local regulatory steps pending state legislation.

St. Augustine Beach is taking action on rising e-bike dangers after a serious incident involving children, pushing for safety training and community input while waiting for state legislation.

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Cottage Grove police outline e-bike categories, education-first approach and possible local rules Police Captain Brad Peterson told the Cottage Grove Public Service Commission that state statute lags behind rapidly evolving e-bike and micro-mobility devices, recommended an education-first enforcement approach this winter, and proposed ordinance clarifications (definitions, helmets, age/certification and trail/sidewalk rules) for council consideration in December.

Cottage Grove police reveal critical gaps in e-bike regulations and propose a safety-first approach to protect riders and pedestrians alike.

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Manatee County approves juvenile curfew after heated debate; sheriff vows education-first enforcement The Manatee County Commission voted 5–2 on Nov. 18 to adopt an ordinance imposing a local curfew for minors under 16, prompting a long public debate about enforcement, equity and parental authority. Sheriff Wells said deputies will emphasize warnings and parents will be contacted before penalties.

Manatee County has enacted a controversial curfew for minors under 16 after a heated debate, sparking discussions about safety, enforcement, and civil liberties.

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Van Buren County reallocates opioid-abatement funds to prevention coalition and DARE program The Van Buren County Commission approved transfers from opioid-abatement funds to support a community outreach coordinator at the local prevention coalition and a $1,500 allocation for the sheriff’s DARE program; later a related fund-balance transfer of $27,758.69 was approved to cover those and related expenses.

Van Buren County is taking a bold step in the fight against opioid abuse by reallocating funds to enhance local prevention and youth education programs.

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Richland County juvenile detention budget rises as staffing, capacity strain operations Juvenile court officials told Richland County commissioners that detention salaries are up about 11% year over year because part-time educator posts were converted to full time, Title I tutoring support is shrinking and recruitment has required higher starting pay; construction and a lost contract may force short-term transfers of youth.

Richland County's juvenile detention budget is soaring by 11% as staffing shortages and educational requirements put immense pressure on resources.

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Peabody committee presses for clearer e-bike rules, discusses registration and seizures At a Nov. 13 municipal safety committee meeting the Peabody police outlined enforcement challenges for electric bikes on sidewalks and the Independence Greenway; councilors discussed registration, 15-day seizure authority, education and a possible ordinance amendment, and residents urged action after near-misses.

Peabody City's safety committee is grappling with the surge of electric bike use, debating new rules to enhance safety and curb reckless riding.

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Minister of Culture Ghassan Salama attended a seminar at the Sursock Museum on "Soksok parmi les couleurs," highlighting Italian-Lebanese cultural cooperation. The book educates youth on Lebanese art history through interactive engagement.

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