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Social media threats: How to combat disruptive hoaxes

In recent weeks, school communities throughout the country have been shaken by a disturbing trend: a rash of social media threats targeting our schools.

Principals see more and more reasons to ban smartphones

Depression, anxiety, isolation, fatigue. That's not a great group of words—but when it comes to how principals think smartphones harm students, it's hardly a complete list. School leaders also reported that female students are suffering more than boys. 

Warning: Is social media now as bad as smoking?

Surgeon general contends that social media companies should be forced to publicize any data they've collected on their platform's health effects.

5 ways districts can better handle social media threats

School leaders should work with law enforcement to develop a response plan that starts discreetly, at a lower intensity, and scales up rapidly if a threat becomes credible.

TikTok lessons: Why students should become the new creators

Engaging students is a national priority. Can elements of TikTok’s appeal be integrated into curriculum design?

If you like to use TikTok, here’s how to protect students

TikTok's popularity is surging in the classroom: the hashtags #teachersoftiktok and #teacher have a combined 96.1 billion views across all videos.

How to help families overcome social media health problems

The medical community doesn’t have a full grasp on just how social media affects the health of students but a new report offers some solutions without calling for an outright ban.

How two superintendents strive to be “real people”

Two leaders highlight key steps on a journey many K12 leaders take—that of humanizing themselves in their relationships with staff and students.

How a superintendent’s “Dr. Hannigan’s Shenanigans” videos became a big hit

Superintendent Peter Hannigan's series of video interviews with students and other activities was "renewed" for a second season after a five-episode run last school year. "Being visible as a superintendent is one of my top priorities," says the Chicago-area district leader.

K12 social media crackdown: Bill threatens to cut off E-Rate funding

"Eyes on the Board Act," which singles out TikTok and Instagram, would require schools and districts that receive federal broadband funding to prohibit students from accessing any and all social media apps on "subsidized services, devices, and networks."

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