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Equipping students with the tools to navigate generative A.I.deepfakes this election season is key to helping them make informed choices and stopping the spread of misinformation. As many high school seniors become first-time voters and younger students build opinions and make decisions related to policy, educators can help make sure their choices are built upon reliable and accurate facts.

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As some states and schools begin to limit cell phone use in the classroom, schools around the country are partnering with The Social Institute to proactively equip their students with modern life skills because while removing cell phones can increase attention during class, it doesn’t remove the underlying challenges related to technology use. Social media continues to disrupt learning, A.I. continues to raise questions, and device use continues to monopolize the time students have. We’ve seen that even without cell phones in the classroom, schools recognize that their students need help navigating their learning & well-being in positive ways so they can make healthy choices in our tech-fueled world. 

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In a move that reflects growing concerns about student mental health and distracted learning environments, Virginia has announced a comprehensive cellphone ban for public schools, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. Under this new policy, students must turn off their cellphones and keep them stored away throughout the school day, including during lunch and between classes. Forward-thinking schools recognize that students will have access to their phones once they leave school, and they will continue to grow up in a tech-fueled world. So as cellphone bans take effect in states across the country, schools are partnering with The Social Institute to empower students to navigate technology and social media in healthy, high-character ways through #WinAtSocial, The Social Institute’s positive and proactive approach to modern life skills education. 

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As the new school year begins, educators face new challenges; from integrating technology effectively to managing the impact of social media and AI on student well-being, the back-to-school period isn’t always easy. Let’s explore how your school community can navigate these challenges this fall and beyond and empower students to thrive – both online and offline. 

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The start of a new school year is the perfect time to set goals and equip ourselves for success. As schools gear up for the year, we’ve curated a list of books that empower high-character decision-making, inspire growth, and support the learning journey for educators, students, and families alike. Whether you’re looking for innovative ways to use AI, insightful data on what impacts student well-being, or engaging reads for students, this list has something for everyone. 

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