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Meta, the tech giant that owns Instagram and Facebook, is under investigation for allegedly disregarding the privacy of underage users. Legal documents were recently unsealed disclosing that despite receiving over 1.1 million reports of users under 13, Meta disabled only a fraction of these accounts. Discover more about what this means for students and how educators can empower them to protect their privacy both online and offline:

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A recent survey by the EdWeek Research Center revealed that about 1 in 10 educators reported that cellphones are banned in their schools, and 22% believe they should be prohibited on campus. The sentiment among educators is divided, with some praising the positive impact of cellphone bans on student focus and engagement, while others express the challenges of enforcing such policies, such as complaints from parents and tension between teachers and students. Rather than taking a scare and restrict approach to cellphones, we suggest a positive and proactive approach that empowers students to strike a balance with their devices so they can work effectively, in and out of the classroom. 

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In a whirlwind of events, Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, found himself ousted and then swiftly reinstated as CEO of the company that owns the ever-evolving popular AI chatbot ChatGPT. This unexpected turn of events sent shockwaves through the AI community, prompting discussions about who should be trusted to govern and regulate artificial intelligence: Tech companies or the government? 

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When we think about the real-world places where kids play vs where adults play (let’s say playgrounds vs bars) we construct them with entirely different architecture with each population in mind. This is how we need to approach social media. Kids (and let’s be honest, even adults!) can benefit from learning how to regulate and make good decisions online. Dive in to find out more! 

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As a professional track and field athlete, TSI team member Savannah Shaw has had to learn how to navigate the pressure of competition and unlock strategies that help her handle the pressure. You can share these very same strategies with your students to help them handle the pressures of their own lives, from navigating FOMO to the pressure to perform academically.

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