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Press July 6, 2026

The Social Institute on pairing legislation with education as Illinois schools address A.I. cyberbullying and deepfakes under new state law

Illinois K-12 schools are updating their bullying prevention policies as a new state law, effective July 1, 2026, expands the definition of cyberbullying to include A.I.-generated deepfakes. While the law gives districts clearer language for policies and family conversations, educators are still working out how to respond to evolving A.I. challenges impacting student learning and well-being. Laura Tierney, founder and CEO of The Social Institute, weighs in on why legislation must be paired with education that coaches students toward positive choices. Read now on capitolnewsillinois.com >>

Blog July 2, 2026

Why A.I. Literacy is your biggest priority as a school leader

Most K-12 leaders have spent two years writing tech policy. The rules are clear and the signage is up. Then a second mandate arrives: teach A.I. Literacy, media literacy, and online safety at every grade. The two can reinforce each other instead of competing, and the approach that gets you there works the same no matter what device rules you’ve set.

Blog June 26, 2026

IShowSpeed, Roblox, and the influencer dream job: The influences shaping how students view the world

From the World Cup to the classroom, the same question keeps surfacing: who’s shaping how students see the world, and do they have the skills to think it through?

Blog June 18, 2026

Instagram gets hacked, the teacher-student divide, and what Connecticut’s new law means for schools

Hackers are exploiting the A.I. tools students trust. Educators are figuring it out alongside their students. Lawmakers are turning A.I. literacy into a requirement. The schools that will get ahead aren’t waiting — they’re building the skills before they’re needed and helping students understand that navigating A.I. confidently is one of the most important things they can learn right now.

Press June 18, 2026

The Social Institute on A.I. Literacy for students, parents, and educators as Wake County schools continue to consider its A.I. policy

Wake County school officials in North Carolina continue to work on a draft policy that would govern A.I. usage across the district. While the policy would be set up to support students, the district is also considering how to incorporate support for teachers and families, too. Laura Tierney, founder and CEO of The Social Institute, weighs in on what A.I. Literacy that supports the entire community looks like. Watch now on acb11.com >>