Tech hot take~ ep 1
People actually underestimate how much can be learnt on social media. Social media is not all fun and games!

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School Leaders Discuss Strategies for Enhancing Student Safety and Parent Engagement Administrators outline plans for addressing social media risks and student behavior challenges.

The Mentor Board of Education is taking bold steps to enhance student safety and tackle social media bullying, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

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#OH #CitizenPortal #ParentEngagement #SocialMediaEducation #StudentSafety

District reports significant drop in high school anxiety and depression rates High school screenings show lowest severe anxiety rates in ten years, signaling progress.

Methuen Public Schools has achieved a remarkable milestone with the lowest severe anxiety rates in a decade, offering a glimmer of hope for student mental health.

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Mister Katz highlights rising antisemitism data in Massachusetts during FCAS presentation Katz discusses trends in antisemitism and strategies to engage unengaged communities.

Antisemitism is surging in Massachusetts, with shocking data revealing a seven to eight-fold increase in online discourse—what can we do to turn bystanders into allies?

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#MA #CitizenPortal #CommunityAlliance #SocialMediaEducation #HateSpeechAwareness

Forsyth parents advocate for mental health education and social media awareness in schools Parents discuss mental health challenges and propose education on social media impacts for students.

Parents in Forsyth County are rallying for urgent mental health education in schools as alarming youth issues linked to social media grow.

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Speaker warns students about social media's impact on future opportunities Students learn the dangers of online behavior and the importance of bravery in reporting bullying.

In a powerful assembly, students learned how a single online misstep can cost them their future opportunities and the importance of standing up against bullying.

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Be mine...but also be mindful online! 💘

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What is Social Media Literacy? What is Social Media Literacy?February 10, 2025 | By Joe Hageman A 2023 Gallup survey found that US teens spend an average of 4.8 hours a day on social media. How does this compare to the amount of…

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What is social media literacy, and why does it matter? Joe Hageman, graduate student in humanities at the University of Chicago, breaks it down in our latest blog post.

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Not all screen time is the same! Your social media habits can either lift you up or bring you down, depending on how you engage. Where do your social media habits fall on this graph? 💭

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Parents urged to mentor teens on social media use amid rising digital challenges Parents can effectively mentor kids in digital spaces by leveraging shared life experiences.

Parents and educators are urged to take an active role in guiding teens through the complexities of social media, leveraging their own life experiences to foster meaningful conversations.

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5/ What if, instead of banning kids, we focused on educating parents and children? Teaching parents how to set boundaries and monitor activity. Help kids recognise harmful content, manage screen time, and use privacy settings. Solutions that actually empower families. #SocialMediaEducation