Parents now have the power to completely disable YouTube shorts. Google has rolled out major enhancements to its parental control tools, giving families far greater control over YouTube Shorts. Using the Google Family Link app and newly introduced supervised account options, parents can now set strict daily time limits for children and teens under 18. By simply setting the Shorts time allowance to zero minutes, the entire Shorts feed can be blocked, directly tackling concerns about the addictive, endlessly scrolling nature of the format. The updated features also include locked bedtime schedules and mandatory break reminders that children cannot override, helping maintain consistent and healthy screen-time routines. For parents looking for maximum protection, the dedicated YouTube Kids app continues to offer a completely Shorts-free, age-appropriate environment with curated content. On computers, families can further restrict access using browser extensions, Restricted Mode, or specific URL blocks. These changes mark a significant step forward in digital wellbeing, empowering parents to customize YouTube according to their child’s age and needs—whether that means a short daily viewing window or a full ban on Shorts. [Google. (2026). Supervised Accounts and Family Link: New Tools for Managing YouTube Shorts for Teens and Children. Google Support]

Today's NEW Dietary Guidelines deliver a clear, common-sense message to the American people: EAT REAL FOOD. The 2025–2030 Guidelines reestablish food — not pharmaceuticals — as the foundation of health and reclaim the food pyramid as a tool for nourishment and education.

Congratulations Catherine White- recognized tonight by Kennesaw State University as our KES Teacher of the Year❤️😊 So proud and grateful for your leadership at our school 😊

#CTLA25 Kick-off ends with an in-field experience. We started the morning at the district offices and finished the day at KSU @ksuiteach. Hands-on experiences in the classroom for the win. @cobbPLearning @Team_AcworthES @EmanuelTorralba

#CTLA25 has kicked off and I’m so excited to be learning with and from this incredible group of educators! What an amazing week!

Really enjoyed the field experience today! Learned some new and innovative ideas to get kids reading! #CTLA25 #digitaltransformation

Thank you to our Cobb InTech & Academics Conference Speakers! Learn more about our speakers and the conference at cobbintechandacademicsconfer…. #CobbSummerCon #CobbInTechCon #CobbInTech @cobbacademics

📙Just released a new Apple book STEAM for Little Learners is a collection of learning activities designed specifically for educators seeking to integrate technology & stages of design process into early childhood education. #OneBestThing #ADE2024 books.apple.com/us/book/stea…

We have some exciting news to share!! The Paulding County School District and @kennesawstate have announced a new partnership to assist teachers and paraprofessionals in pursuing degrees. Please read the attached press release!