States weigh limits, outright bans on ed tech in schools Momentum appears to be growing against any screen time in schools as states like Tennessee and Kansas propose prohibiting ed tech for grades K-5.

Banning edtech isn't the solution; better design is.

We must distinguish between unsupervised entertainment at home and curated tools in school.

Let’s shift to #WellbeingByDesign, mandate CRIAs, and co-design with students to ensure equity for every community.

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The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns A host of other restrictions will affect social media use in the coming months. Our research shows teens worry about them – and will find a way around them.

"[Teens] can’t really be their own person if somebody doesn’t have trust in them and let them have their own independence. It’s a necessity for somebody to be able to grow into their own person." --Tiffany, teen

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2025 Well-Being by Design Fellow Jen Chiou's @TEDx talk is now live! In "Dragons, Dice, and the Game that Teaches Kids What AI Can’t," Jen shares the story behind Quest Craft—a role-playing game for kids. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMXm... #WellBeingByDesign #TTRPG #SEL @UCIrvine