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Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share for its Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 26, 2024, to stockholders who are recorded by the close of business on June 14, 2024. This marks a significant dividend declaration by the company, reflecting its strong financial position and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Meta will launch a new education product for Quest devices later this year. The product, developed in collaboration with educators, researchers, and developers, aims to enhance learning through virtual, mixed, and augmented reality.
It allows teachers to access education-specific apps, manage multiple devices, and create immersive learning experiences. Examples include virtual crime scenes for criminal justice, virtual reality for soft skills at Stanford, and life sciences at Glasgow University.
Morehouse College reported higher average final test scores with VR, and a survey found 77% of educators believe these technologies boost engagement. The product will be available in Quest for Business supported markets for institutions serving learners aged 13+.
Meta has launched the 2024 Screen Smart program to aid parents in managing their children's digital device usage. The initiative comprises workshops in multiple cities including Denver, Charleston, Houston, Boston, and Los Angeles. These workshops will provide one-on-one educational sessions on parental supervision tools and guidelines for safe device usage.
Screen Smart aims to empower parents with knowledge to set appropriate boundaries and protections for their teens. Meta has developed over 50 tools and features, such as private accounts and messaging restrictions, to ensure safe online experiences for teens.
Experts, including pediatricians and child psychologists, will speak at the events, sharing insights on fostering positive digital habits. This initiative follows a successful pilot program held last year in five cities, including New York and Chicago. Meta continues to promote digital safety through educational campaigns and resources available on its platforms.
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