Students are posting cryptic messages, streaming platforms are leveling up for kids, and new research says stepping away from social media might be one of the best things students can do for their focus. This week’s Huddle breaks down three trends worth knowing, and what they mean for the students in your school.
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Monday, May 18 | 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. PT
Join The Social Institute this May for an educator-led session on what it looks like to scale modern life skills across an entire school community, and how your school can build a consistent, proactive approach to A.I., Digital, and Media Literacy education that replaces one-off solutions.
YouTube algorithms, Siri, Alexa, and even some baby monitors rely on artificial intelligence. But your students don’t have to. This week’s Huddle on A.I. covers why early A.I. Literacy matters, how to address growing student concerns about critical thinking, and what the districts getting implementation right have in common.
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Thursday, April 30 | 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. ET
Join The Social Institute this April for an educator-led session on funding modern life skills education, like A.I. and media literacy, to support your students’ learning & well-being without adding to educators’ plates!
This week’s Huddle explores how today’s digital world shapes students’ decisions, well-being, and habits, starting with the Meta and YouTube trial that raises questions about platform design and responsibility. It also looks at influencer-driven health trends and the growing visibility of sports betting, showing how quickly online behaviors can feel normal. Together, these moments highlight why students need modern life skills to think critically and make intentional choices online and offline.