🚔MCPD Autism/IDD unit is partnering with Pathfinders For Autism to offer a mock Traffic Stop Safety Program - designed for drivers/passengers who want to learn what to do if pulled over or are involved in an accident. Sept. 16, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. #MCPnews #MCPD

parents considering getting a first smartphone for your child... please consider volunteering for this study of what might make it less harmful. From a team that produced a really important paper on this topic.

Having access to sounds is not the same thing as understanding the meaning of sounds, especially speech.

Need proof books are in a death struggle against screens? Nearly half of high schools don’t require summer reading—which is a low bar! Important read by Liz Cohen.

Registration is now open for NAN2025! This year marks NAN’s 50th anniversary, and we’re celebrating with a truly unforgettable program. Attendees can earn up to 26 CE credits while engaging with leading voices in neuropsychology! nanonline.org/NAN2025/Defaul…

Can confirm. And no time more stressful!

I decided not to use Chromebooks during the first few days of school. Instructed my students to keep it in their backpacks. Only pencil and paper. How did it turn out? ⬇️

Illinois: “Not lowering standards; just matching reality.” Euphemism of the year.

The past two days I have volunteered at the high school. Texas schools have implemented a phone ban during the entire school day, even during lunch. The AP came and got the four moms helping the counselors to come see what lunch looked like without the phones. It was

APA’s Division 40: Women in Neuropsychology (WIN) Committee, in conjunction with Rosalind Franklin University, is conducting an online survey to better understand the current state of training on women’s health in neuropsychology along with the knowledge base it is producing.

To complete the survey, please click the following link: kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5n… Thank you for your participation!

Universities: "although you are moving on, you will always remain a treasured part of our extended family" Also Universities: "your email account will be deactivated in 3 minutes"

This story would be a great lesson for middle and high school students to show how over-reliance on AI can get even adults in big trouble.

The bad news: we’ve shuttered the history, literature, music, and philosophy departments. The good news: we now have extra budget for our AI Prompts degree

Newly revealed document shows that Meta has internal ethical standards--approved by its chief ethicist--that allow its chatbots to engage children in conversations that are "sensual". Also OK to generate sexual and violent images for kids. reuters.com/investigates/s…

Looking for: someone interested in helping us file more MPIAs for the county and MCPS to bring more to light in the open. Interested? DM or email [email protected]

When the state lowers the bar and calls it progress, is it any wonder parents don’t trust test scores?

New York: Obfuscating the facts, one student at a time. The contempt for parents is palpable.