MS - ZIS Middle School Library Resources: 2020 - It's OK to Argue

This website presents information for and against school uniforms.

Article outlining pros and cons of school uniforms. Also discusses the difference between uniforms and dress codes.

Junior Scholastic article with opinions for and against school uniforms.

Research in Context article about the pros and cons of school uniforms.

Are Social Networking Sites Good for Our Society?

Social Media: What's Not To Like?

Today around seven-in-ten Americans use social media to connect with one another, engage with ....

7 TED Talks that try to make sense of this brave new virtual world

Homework or no homework? The debate is ongoing. Too much homework can cause....

The controversy over whether or not to give homework to students has been going on for more than a century.

There has been a wide variety of research that has been conducted on the best practices in education. The National Education Association, NEA, has reviewed the research that pertains to homework and tells ....

Homework is not a favorite pastime of most students, but it’s....

Time Magazine article about homework's effects on kids.

Do Violent Video Games Contribute to Youth Violence?

‘Bad’ video game behavior increases players’ moral sensitivity

Do violent video games lead to real violence?

It's A Duel: How Do Violent Video Games Affect Kids?

Boston Globe article about how schools are trying to allow students to use cell phones in class while managing distractions.

Article from the National Education Association's website with statistics on smartphone use amongst students as well as tips for managing cell phone use in classrooms.

Opinion article about why students should not use their smartphones in school.

Current Events, a Weekly Reader article from 2011 about the debate over cell phone use in schools.

A New York Times Upfront article about NYC Schools' ban on cell phones in classrooms.

Junior Scholastic article from 2011 about the debate over cell phone use in school. Contains parent perspectives and teacher perspectives.