Social Media
Distraction or learning tool? Learn more about how social media is used by students, teachers, and school systems
Classroom Technology
Most Teens Believe Conspiracy Theories, See News as Biased. What Can Schools Do?
Teenagers—like adults—struggle to recognize accurate, unbiased information in a chaotic digital media landscape.
Student Well-Being
How to Get Kids Off Social Media: 2 Tips From the Surgeon General
Schools can help kids use social media less, but federal action is needed to rein in social media companies, the nation's top doctor says.
Law & Courts
States Sue TikTok Over 'Addictive' Design Features. What That Means for Schools
The lawsuits are the newest fight targeting social media platforms' algorithms.
Student Well-Being
How a New Law to Suppress Social Media's 'Addictive Feeds' Could Help Schools
The law requires parental consent for social media platforms to send notifications to minors during the school day.
Privacy & Security
What Teachers Need to Know About Changes to Instagram Teen Accounts
The adjustments come as Meta faces multiple lawsuits from states and school districts.
Student Well-Being
Don’t Just Blame Social Media for Kids’ Poor Mental Health—Blame a Lack of Sleep
Research shows that poor sleep leads to poor mental health—a link that experts say is overshadowed by the frenzy over social media.
Teaching Profession
What's Your Teacher Outfit of the Day? Educators Share Their Best School Fashion
Social media influencers reveal budget-friendly wardrobe tips for teachers to try this school year.
Student Well-Being
How Many Teens Use Social Media Every Day? New Federal Data Gives an Answer
Social media is often called out as one of the driving factors of the youth mental health crisis.
Student Well-Being
6 Ways for Schools to Promote Student-Athletes' Well-Being
Student-athletes may want to further their athletic careers after graduation, and educators can support them both academically and mentally.
Teaching Profession
These Educators Went Viral on Social Media. Then They Quit Teaching
Success with social media influencing is “not guaranteed,” but these teachers left the classroom for it anyway.
Teaching Profession
Video
‘Oh My Gosh, Ms. Manly Has Clout!’: Meet Teachers-Turned-Influencers
Many educators have found success posting their lives online. Hear from teachers on why they pursued content creation full-time.
School & District Management
High School Athletes Can Profit From Brand Deals. What That Means for Schools
Student-athletes in most states can cash in on their name, image, and likeness while still in high school.
Student Well-Being
Pause Before You Post: A Social Media Guide for Educators in Tense Political Times
5 tips for educators and their students to avoid making harmful or false statements online that they later regret.
Teaching
How to Help Students Judge Fact From Fiction Around the Assassination Attempt on Trump
Conspiracy theories are almost certain to emerge on social media after a major news event, experts say.