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Smartphones and Social Media: Building Policies for Safe Technology Use in Schools

Thu., January 30, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
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Smartphones and social media are a constant presence in adolescents’ lives, influencing their mental health, social dynamics, and academic success. How can districts thoughtfully address these challenges and create policies for safe, appropriate technology use at school?

Join a well-known researcher and school leaders for a live conversation on navigating cell phone usage in schools and crafting policies tailored to your community’s unique needs.

What you’ll learn:

  • Existing research on the impact of smartphones and social media and what it means for your students
  • Approaches for gathering meaningful feedback from teachers and families to design effective, community-aligned policies
Speakers
Christi Frias
Director of Student Services, San Marcos Unified School District
Michael Jernegons MSEd
Director of Pupil Personnel, Newburgh Enlarged City School District
Moderator
Georgia Bambrick
Senior Professional Learning Director, Panorama Education

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