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Press February 7, 2025

1 million Student Responses Reveal the top Trends in how Social Media and Tech Impact Students’ Learning and Wellbeing in 2025

For the past five years, our team at The Social Institute has surveyed students to understand how they are navigating social media and tech, the challenges they face, and how it impacts their wellbeing. Learn more about it here!

Press January 27, 2025

What Teens Say They Do and Don’t Use ChatGPT For

Our Founder and CEO, Laura Tierney, recently huddled up with Parents.com to share how students are navigating artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and more. Read now!

Press December 11, 2024

Why Schools Need to Wake Up to the Threat of AI ‘Deepfakes’ and Bullying

Our Founder and CEO, Laura Tierney, recently huddled up with EdWeek to share how we’re empowering schools to address deepfakes and A.I. with positive and proactive strategies. Read now!

Press November 19, 2024

Laura Tierney huddles up with NBC News Daily on The Social Institute’s Rookie, Varsity, Pro approach

Our Founder and CEO, Laura Tierney, recently huddled up with NBC News Daily to share expert tips on knowing when your child is ready for a cellphone and equipping them with the tools to navigate tech in positive, high-character ways. Watch now!

Press July 26, 2024

Social Media Lessons Young People can Learn from Olympians

With the #2024Olympics kicking off, our Founder and CEO, Laura Tierney locked arms with the Family Online Safety Institute to share three lessons educators and families can use to empower students to navigate the ever-changing world of social media and technology. Read now!