Blog June 26, 2025

What’s Trending With Students (And Why It Matters): Satire on TikTok, A.I. Helps Endangered Species, and Social Media is the Top News Source

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Whether they’re calling out unrealistic standards on TikTok, exploring how A.I. can support conservation and accessibility, or questioning the reliability of online news sources, students are proving they’re ready to engage with technology on their own terms. Dive into how educators can support them to navigate it all in positive ways.

 

Blog June 24, 2025

Future-Ready from the Start: The Top Skills K–2nd Graders Need in a Modern World

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Give K–2 students the tools to thrive in today’s world—no screens required. The Social Institute’s new offline lessons help young learners build essential life skills like empathy, thoughtful decision-making, and emotional regulation. Fun, unplugged, and easy to implement, each lesson strengthens character, promotes healthy habits, and connects school to home. Start early and set students up for long-term success.

 

Blog June 23, 2025

Leveling Up Classroom Culture: How Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School empowers students to lead with empathy and confidence

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Discover how Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is empowering students to lead with empathy and confidence, in and out of the classroom, through #WinAtSocial: a comprehensive suite of solutions proven to increase student participation, strengthen student-teacher relationships, and address important issues like A.I. and device policies, cyberbullying, screen time, and online privacy.

Blog June 4, 2025

Reimagining high school learning: How #WinAtSocial elevates student voice, real-world skills, and future readiness

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To thrive in a fast-changing world shaped by emerging technology, social media, and shifting workforce demands, students need modern life skills like A.I. literacy, time management, decision-making, and resilience. These essential skills not only support academic achievement but also empower students to lead with confidence, adapt to change, and build lasting well-being. Here’s how The Social Institute is meeting the moment and reimagining modern life skills for high school students.