How The Pennington School proactively addresses student social media and tech use with peer-to-peer technology

Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school with excellent day and boarding programs for 500+ students in grades 6 through 12. Located in Pennington, New Jersey, a small community midway between New York City and Philadelphia, The Pennington School is committed to developing individual excellence in all its students. This case study explores how The Pennington School uses #WinAtSocial to improve student well-being, resilience, and soft skills.

The Pennington Schools’ Challenges

  • How do we empower students to use social media and technology in positive, meaningful ways?
  • How do we consistently check in with students to determine their mood, health, and well-being?
  • How do we easily integrate positive social media and tech training school-wide on a regular basis with minimal ramp-up time for faculty?
  • How do we empower families to navigate social media and technology with similar language and themes so that they continue the conversations at home?

 How The Pennington School proactively addresses student social media and tech use