FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth school district now requires parental consent before teachers can ask students to pick an emoji reflecting how they feel.
The new policy came after parents pushed back on such efforts and demanded more say in what schools ask their children about their emotions or overall well-being.
Educators have said such tools help them gauge how their students are doing and identify challenges they might be experiencing. And they say that building relationships is a fundamental part of their job.
