Blog October 3, 2025

Balancing A.I. fluency, privacy, and safety in school communities

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From new university graduation requirements to an educational A.I. that isn’t perfect, school communities are facing a landscape shaped by A.I. Understanding the implications of A.I. on their education early can help students build the skills and judgment they’ll need for school, work, and life. Let’s dive in!

Press October 2, 2025

A.I. Literacy for the Whole Family

Triangle Family

Triangle Family Magazine features Laura Tierney, Founder and CEO of The Social Institute, as a guest expert in its Fall Issue to provide families in the Triangle with strategies on empowering and equipping their children to navigate A.I. with integrity and confidence. Check out her advice on pages 56 & 57. Read more>>

 

Blog October 2, 2025

How Cape Fear Academy equips students and families with healthy tech habits that impact learning, all without adding to educators’ plates

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Discover how Cape Fear Academy in Wilmington, NC, is making conversations about technology more engaging, consistent, and easy for educators to implement across all grade levels through #WinAtSocial: A sustainable program that equips students, families, and educators with modern life skills to impact learning, well-being, and students’ futures.

Blog October 1, 2025

It’s #NationalBullyPrevention Month. How are students Cyberbacking?

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In today’s world, screens make it easier than ever to type something without thinking about how it makes others feel. In fact, 60% of students nationwide report seeing cyberbullyingOctober marks National Bullying Prevention Month, and students, educators, and families across the country are reflecting on how we all play a role when it comes to protecting one another from bullying, both online and offline.