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Viral trends continue to shape how students show up online, from the “Flip the Camera” challenge that takes a joke too far to the mindful “Boredom Challenge,” and now the return of short-form creativity through the new diVine app. These moments reveal both the risks and opportunities facing today’s students. When schools equip students with empathy, digital awareness, and creative confidence, they can navigate social media with character and purpose.

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A.I. is transforming learning, but not without its challenges. From chatbot “hallucinations” to new teen safety features, today’s tech shifts highlight why AI Literacy is now a must-have skill for every student. Here’s what school leaders need to know and how to help students use A.I. safely, responsibly, and creatively.

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From mindful scrolling to sharing good deeds online, students today have more opportunities than ever to use technology with intention. Platforms like YouTube, Pinterest, and Bluesky are taking steps to support healthier engagement, while research shows that positive actions online can build stronger, more trusting communities. Explore how students can unplug with purpose, reflect their values online, and use their voices for good in this month’s #WinAtSocial Lessons.

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Discover how Pomfret School, a residential boarding school in Pomfret, CT, is empowering its students to lead with integrity, online and offline, through #WinAtSocial: A sustainable program that equips students, families, and educators with modern life skills to impact learning, well-being, and students’ futures.

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As A.I. transforms how students communicate and create, schools have a unique opportunity to turn potential risks—like cyberbullying and deepfakes—into teachable moments. Explore how The Social Institute helps students lead with character, think critically about technology, and use A.I. as a force for empathy, innovation, and positive impact.

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