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“Low GPA Activity” meme turns into school trend of kids setting their Chromebooks on fire
The videos typically take place in classrooms and show Chromebooks emitting black smoke as students watch on and film from nearby. Many are tagged with phrases like “anything but work” and “low GPA ...
Viral TikTok ‘Chromebook Challenge’ leads to California middle school student’s arson arrest, officials say
The 13-year-old is accused by the school district of damaging the laptop as part of the “Chromebook Challenge,” a TikTok ...
Dangerous 'Chromebook Challenge' Across US Schools Sparks Warning
A spokesperson for TikTok told Newsweek that they are removing videos, limiting search ability and redirecting searches. As of this reporting, the term "Chromebook Challenge" redirects to a safety ...
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TikTok Chromebook challenge: California schools warn parents of dangerous trend
The viral TikTok trend called the "Chromebook challenge" encourages students to try and make their school-issued Chromebooks ...
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What is the Chromebook Challenge? Schools alert parents of dangerous social media trend
Schools are taking precautions amid the dangerous 'Chromebook Challenge' circulating on social media where kids are destroying the laptops for clout.
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It’s not just about vouchers and school funding. Here are other Texas public education bills you should track.
Independent news. Trusted by Texans. Support us. By Sofia Sorochinskaia May 13, 2025 Student discipline, uncertified teachers and school bans on DEI and cellphones are some of the topics being ...