A chat that wasn’t as private as it looked, a doctor who doesn’t exist, and 98 students who decided to write the rules themselves. Students make better AI choices when they’ve had the chance to practice making them. That’s exactly what #WinAtSocial is built for.
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August 25, 2026 | 4:00 - 4:20 p.m. ET
Join The Social Institute for a focused look at #WinAtSocial Offline, The Social Institute’s tech-free option for building modern life skills through discussion, activities, and peer connection — no devices required.
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August 27, 2026 | 4:00 - 4:20 p.m. ET
Join The Social Institute for a focused conversation on what public schools need to address around technology and the profile of a graduate framework in the 2026-2027 school year, and how to turn those requirements into a plan your staff can follow.
This week’s stories show tech isn’t the villain or the hero. From sleep and attendance to teen purpose to young entrepreneurs, here’s what students’ screens really mean for their success, and how educators can help them strike a balance.
As of 2026, more than half of all U.S. states require K-12 schools to address media literacy, A.I., or devices, and legislation keeps outrunning schools’ readiness to meet it well. At the heart of nearly every requirement is an assumption that writing and enforcing rules is enough, but a mandate can require that a topic be covered without ensuring it is covered well. The piece most often left out is student voice, and it is a practical necessity, because when students help shape their learning, they show stronger agency, higher engagement, better grades, and better attendance.