Whether it is a teacher reimagining traditional lesson assignments, a nationwide contest sparking innovation, or new concerns about overuse and dependency, the message to students is clear: striking a balance with tech, like A.I., matters. Explore actionable strategies for helping your students set healthy and responsible boundaries with artificial intelligence.
A cartoon bean knitting socks, an empty map on Instagram, and Taylor Swift are reminding students to guard their attention like gold and strike a balance with social media and tech. Explore the trending news and actionable strategies for helping students find that balance.
In The Social Institute’s first-ever Equipping A.I.-Ready Graduates Webinar Series, we heard from school leaders and student leaders on how best to help students thrive in an educational landscape that is impacted on a daily basis by artificial intelligence. By integrating A.I. Literacy across K–12, modeling responsible use, and centering student voices, schools can teach critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and creativity. Thoughtful A.I. policies and training empower students to use technology as a learning partner, not a shortcut, creating a future-ready school community. Dive in to learn more.
For students, devices can create temptation to stay up late chatting with friends, watching a YouTube series, or playing games. While social media and tech provide ways for students to connect, compromising sleep for a little extra screen time can impact students’ attendance, memory, and academic performance. Let’s explore how late-night and excessive tech use affects student learning and well-being, plus innovative strategies for improving attendance and engagement in the classroom:
A.I. models have reached Vogue, and are sparking concerns about beauty standards. Teens are using A.I. not just for schoolwork, but for advice and companionship. And ChatGPT is now seeing around 2.5 billion prompts a day, highlighting a big shift in how students are finding answers online. The question that remains now: How can educators help students navigate all this and more? Dive in!
With rapid advancements in A.I., constantly shifting social trends, and students taking a more intentional approach to screen time, 2025 is shaping up to be an impactful year for students, educators, and families alike. To help everyone start the school year informed and inspired, we’ve curated a back-to-school reading list filled with thought-provoking books that spark meaningful conversations.
From birthday shoutouts that may spark insecurity to slang that can conceal subtle bullying, and influencers whose content can shape real-life behavior, students are constantly interpreting – and impacted by – what they see online. How can educators help students navigate all this and more? Dive in!
Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, every public school in North Carolina will be required to teach social media and online safety as part of their curriculum, according to House Bill 959, the state’s new social media literacy law. Schools across North Carolina (and the world!) already partner with The Social Institute to stay ahead of this requirement. Learn how!
From birthday shoutouts that may spark insecurity to slang that can conceal subtle bullying, and influencers whose content can shape real-life behavior, students are constantly interpreting – and impacted by – what they see online. How can educators help students navigate all this and more? Dive in!
When it comes to teaching modern life skills, starting early matters. Even at a young age, kindergarteners make important decisions every day, whether it’s on the playground or through their first experiences with technology. These early moments shape how they approach problems, interact with others, and see themselves. That is why The Social Institute is expanding #WinAtSocial to support all of K-5. Now, educators teaching K-2 can teach offline lessons that fuel responsible decision making with turnkey, offline lessons. Hear from Jonna Wahle, Integrated Tech Specialist at McDonogh School in MD, and Katie Hanson, School Counselor at Bob Callies Elementary School in ND, about how they implemented #WinAtSocial to support their elementary students’ learning, well-being, and futures.