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The no-spend trend encourages cutting back on spending for a designated period. Participating students track how many days they can go without buying non-essentials like Starbucks coffee, new clothes, and eating out. However, financial experts warn that this quick-fix challenge can be “hard to sustain over time” and may lead to impulsive purchases later. By equipping students with the right information and skills, they can avoid overspending financial misinformation and find financial influencers that align with their goals.

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As students encounter trends such as ‘looksmaxxing’ and influencers promoting facial gum on the social media apps they use daily, they might be influenced to make uninformed decisions that could harm their health or self-esteem. That’s why it’s important for students to be able to engage critically with the products they see promoted online and to find positive and credible influencers on social media. Educators can guide students toward high-character decisions that enhance their well-being by empowering them to find positive influencers online.

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New York has enacted groundbreaking legislation aimed at banning these addictive algorithms to reduce student stress and dependency online. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act prohibits social media platforms from using recommendation algorithms for users under 18. Complementing this, the New York Child Data Protection Act restricts the collection of minors’ personal data without consent. Let’s explore these bills more and how educators can empower students to handle the pressure of algorithms. 

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Mason Branstrator is using his mic for good to both raise awareness and inspire others by posting about his experiences as someone who uses a wheelchair. Educators can inspire students to do the same by empowering them to use their mic for good and advocate for change in their communities.

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A new anti-sunscreen movement is trending on TikTok, claiming that sunscreen is harmful and shouldn’t be used to protect skin. TikTok is also becoming a popular place for tanning tips, some of which include potentially harmful advice like skipping sunscreen and using household oils for a better tan. When students have the tools to identify misinformation, they can surround themselves with trustworthy, credible influencers on and offline.

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