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Press April 12, 2023

#WinAtSocial Insights Named a Finalist for EdTech Awards 2023

Finalists and winners for The EdTech Awards 2023 have been announced to a worldwide audience of educators, technologists, students, parents, and policymakers interested in building a better future for learners and leaders in the education and workforce sectors. Among the finalists in the category of Cool Tools: District Data Solution is The Social Institute’s #WinAtSocial Insights. Read more now!

Press February 17, 2023

Ask Laura: Why are schools districts banning ChatGPT, and what do parents and students need to know?

What’s ChatGPT? And why are a growing number of school districts across the country banning the AI tool from school devices? TSI’s Founder and CEO, Laura Tierney, answers these questions and more in her Ask Laura series.

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Press February 3, 2023

Ask Laura: Students are ‘gassing’ each other up

What’s the latest trending app? And why are students “gassing each other up?” TSI’s Founder and CEO, Laura Tierney, answers these questions and more in her Ask Laura series.

Press February 3, 2023

The Social Institute Expands Staff to Meet Growing Need for Nurturing Student Well-Being, Including Positive Social Media & Tech Education

The Social Institute has increased staff by 50% this past year to meet the increased demand for positive social media education, especially among public schools. Read here to find out more about our growing team!

Press February 3, 2023

Notes From The Backpack Podcast: Embracing the Digital World

Does it feel like a foreign language when students talk about the latest social media trends? Our Founder and CEO, Laura Tierney, teamed up with National PTA to talk about navigating social media trends, student well-being, and more. Read now!