To protect student safety and well-being as technology like A.I. evolves, Florida requires character-building, life skills, and media literacy education to be integrated into the curriculum of K-12 schools across the state, according to Florida Statute 1003.42. Learn how #WinAtSocial helps schools meet Florida Statute 1003.42 with turnkey, student-respected lessons.
From TikTok’s new Nearby Feed to student-led journalism and research-backed digital breaks, today’s trends show how important it is to teach modern life skills. When students know how to navigate these shifts with confidence, they’re better prepared to support their communities and themselves.
A.I. is rapidly reshaping how students learn, communicate, and prepare for their futures. AlphaEarth highlights how A.I. can support environmental research while prompting important conversations about tech’s impact. Rising interest in A.I. majors shows students’ desire to understand the tools shaping tomorrow’s careers. Meanwhile, ChatGPT’s new group chat feature brings fresh opportunities for collaboration and new reminders about privacy, ethics, and responsible communication.
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.
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.