On Oct. 25, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill S05261/Assembly Bill A05010, amending the definition of child abuse under Article 23-B, § 1125(1). The definition of child abuse now ...

Corporal punishment remains a widely used discipline technique in most American families, but it has also been a subject of controversy within the child development and psychological communities. In a ...

BATON ROUGE — The Senate Education Committee wants to create a definition for corporal punishment when it comes to public school students. There currently is no statute that defines corporal ...

When parents are separated and at odds with one another, each trying to point to the parenting weaknesses of the other and each competing for more time with their children, these parents are likely to ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— The New York State Board of Regents voted to update regulations when it comes to definitions relating to corporal punishment. Corporal punishment is not legal in New York ...

As we approach the annual celebration of Dr. King’s life, it is worth examining the difference in how our schools discipline black and white children. In public schools in the United States, black ...

Dear Governors and Chief State School Officers: As Governors and Chief State School Officers, you know that public schools are crucial places for nurturing the unique gifts of all children and ...

Dear Governors, Chief State School Officers, and School District and School Leaders: Our nation's schools should make every effort to provide children and youth with safe and supportive environments ...