/social-media Social Media en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/most-teens-believe-conspiracy-theories-see-news-as-biased-what-can-schools-do/2024/10 Teenagers—like adults—struggle to recognize accurate, unbiased information in a chaotic digital media landscape. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/most-teens-believe-conspiracy-theories-see-news-as-biased-what-can-schools-do/2024/10 /leadership/how-to-get-kids-off-social-media-2-tips-from-the-surgeon-general/2024/10 69´ŤĂ˝ can help kids use social media less, but federal action is needed to rein in social media companies, the nation's top doctor says. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:06:44 GMT /leadership/how-to-get-kids-off-social-media-2-tips-from-the-surgeon-general/2024/10 /policy-politics/states-sue-tiktok-over-addictive-design-features-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/10 The lawsuits are the newest fight targeting social media platforms' algorithms. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:21:47 GMT /policy-politics/states-sue-tiktok-over-addictive-design-features-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/10 /leadership/how-a-new-law-to-suppress-social-medias-addictive-feeds-could-help-schools/2024/09 The law requires parental consent for social media platforms to send notifications to minors during the school day. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:17:40 GMT /leadership/how-a-new-law-to-suppress-social-medias-addictive-feeds-could-help-schools/2024/09 /technology/what-teachers-need-to-know-about-changes-to-instagram-teen-accounts/2024/09 The adjustments come as Meta faces multiple lawsuits from states and school districts. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:20:42 GMT /technology/what-teachers-need-to-know-about-changes-to-instagram-teen-accounts/2024/09 /leadership/dont-just-blame-social-media-for-kids-poor-mental-health-blame-a-lack-of-sleep/2024/09 Research shows that poor sleep leads to poor mental health—a link that experts say is overshadowed by the frenzy over social media. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:35:21 GMT /leadership/dont-just-blame-social-media-for-kids-poor-mental-health-blame-a-lack-of-sleep/2024/09 /teaching-learning/whats-your-teacher-outfit-of-the-day-educators-share-their-best-school-fashion/2024/08 Social media influencers reveal budget-friendly wardrobe tips for teachers to try this school year. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:25:26 GMT /teaching-learning/whats-your-teacher-outfit-of-the-day-educators-share-their-best-school-fashion/2024/08 /leadership/how-many-teens-use-social-media-every-day-new-federal-data-gives-an-answer/2024/08 Social media is often called out as one of the driving factors of the youth mental health crisis. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:01:32 GMT /leadership/how-many-teens-use-social-media-every-day-new-federal-data-gives-an-answer/2024/08 /leadership/6-ways-for-schools-to-promote-student-athletes-well-being/2024/08 Student-athletes may want to further their athletic careers after graduation, and educators can support them both academically and mentally. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:18:11 GMT /leadership/6-ways-for-schools-to-promote-student-athletes-well-being/2024/08 /teaching-learning/these-educators-went-viral-on-social-media-then-they-quit-teaching/2024/08 Success with social media influencing is “not guaranteed,” but these teachers left the classroom for it anyway. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:09:37 GMT /teaching-learning/these-educators-went-viral-on-social-media-then-they-quit-teaching/2024/08 /teaching-learning/video-oh-my-gosh-ms-manly-has-clout-meet-teachers-turned-influencers/2024/08 Many educators have found success posting their lives online. Hear from teachers on why they pursued content creation full-time. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:07:08 GMT /teaching-learning/video-oh-my-gosh-ms-manly-has-clout-meet-teachers-turned-influencers/2024/08 /leadership/high-school-athletes-can-profit-from-brand-deals-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/08 Student-athletes in most states can cash in on their name, image, and likeness while still in high school. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:06:41 GMT /leadership/high-school-athletes-can-profit-from-brand-deals-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/08 /leadership/pause-before-you-post-a-social-media-guide-for-educators-in-tense-political-times/2024/07 5 tips for educators and their students to avoid making harmful or false statements online that they later regret. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:12:09 GMT /leadership/pause-before-you-post-a-social-media-guide-for-educators-in-tense-political-times/2024/07 /teaching-learning/how-to-help-students-judge-fact-from-fiction-around-the-assassination-attempt-on-trump/2024/07 Conspiracy theories are almost certain to emerge on social media after a major news event, experts say. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:41:36 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-help-students-judge-fact-from-fiction-around-the-assassination-attempt-on-trump/2024/07 /leadership/why-educators-need-to-better-understand-what-drives-kids-cellphone-addictions/2024/07 As more school and day-to-day tasks are completed on smartphones and computers, teens struggle to manage their screen time. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:32:46 GMT /leadership/why-educators-need-to-better-understand-what-drives-kids-cellphone-addictions/2024/07 /leadership/when-social-media-and-cellphones-are-lifelines-to-kids-who-feel-different/2024/07 Like it or not, social media is an important venue for teens to find community and hone their identities. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:22:33 GMT /leadership/when-social-media-and-cellphones-are-lifelines-to-kids-who-feel-different/2024/07 /leadership/its-ok-to-not-be-on-your-phone-an-18-year-old-on-teaching-cellphone-etiquette/2024/07 Whether it's asking permission to take a photo of someone or dimming a screen in a movie theater, kids need lessons in cellphone etiquette. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:59:54 GMT /leadership/its-ok-to-not-be-on-your-phone-an-18-year-old-on-teaching-cellphone-etiquette/2024/07 /policy-politics/student-says-snapchat-enabled-teachers-abuse-supreme-court-wont-hear-his-case/2024/07 The high court, over a dissent by two justices, decline to review the scope of Section 230 liability protection for social media platforms. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:47:07 GMT /policy-politics/student-says-snapchat-enabled-teachers-abuse-supreme-court-wont-hear-his-case/2024/07 /policy-politics/social-media-should-come-with-a-warning-says-u-s-surgeon-general/2024/06 A surgeon general's warning label would alert users that “social media is associated with significant mental health harms in adolescents.” Mon, 17 Jun 2024 22:43:36 GMT /policy-politics/social-media-should-come-with-a-warning-says-u-s-surgeon-general/2024/06 /technology/when-schools-want-to-ban-cellphones-but-parents-stand-in-the-way/2024/05 Educating parents on the real threats cellphones pose to their children can help allay their concerns about safety. Tue, 21 May 2024 21:21:19 GMT /technology/when-schools-want-to-ban-cellphones-but-parents-stand-in-the-way/2024/05 /leadership/cellphone-headaches-in-middle-schools-why-policies-arent-enough/2024/05 Middle schoolers' developmental stage makes them uniquely vulnerable to the negative aspects of cellphones. Policies alone won't help. Tue, 14 May 2024 20:08:33 GMT /leadership/cellphone-headaches-in-middle-schools-why-policies-arent-enough/2024/05 /leadership/social-media-bans-alone-wont-improve-mental-health-say-student-advocates/2024/05 69´ŤĂ˝ need safe spaces and supportive leaders to talk openly about mental health in their schools. Fri, 03 May 2024 21:05:44 GMT /leadership/social-media-bans-alone-wont-improve-mental-health-say-student-advocates/2024/05 /leadership/lgbtq-students-say-they-get-more-support-online-than-at-school-and-home/2024/05 In a new survey, LGBTQ+ teens also say the political climate hurts their mental health. Fri, 03 May 2024 20:44:22 GMT /leadership/lgbtq-students-say-they-get-more-support-online-than-at-school-and-home/2024/05 /technology/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-into-law-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/04 Restricting the platform probably won't alleviate schools’ social media woes. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:34:34 GMT /technology/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-into-law-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/04 /technology/a-deep-dive-into-tiktoks-sketchy-mental-health-advice/2024/04 69´ŤĂ˝ should apply the same media literacy skills to mental health information that they would to other content, experts say. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:22:32 GMT /technology/a-deep-dive-into-tiktoks-sketchy-mental-health-advice/2024/04 /technology/15-reasons-teachers-say-social-media-isnt-all-bad-for-students/2024/04 Many educators do see some positive impact from social media. For instance, the apps and platforms enable informal learning. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:17:45 GMT /technology/15-reasons-teachers-say-social-media-isnt-all-bad-for-students/2024/04 /leadership/putting-the-freak-out-over-social-media-and-kids-mental-health-in-historical-context/2024/04 Is it another in a long line of technology-induced moral panics, or something different? Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:41:10 GMT /leadership/putting-the-freak-out-over-social-media-and-kids-mental-health-in-historical-context/2024/04 /teaching-learning/video-why-this-educator-uses-aliens-to-teach-media-literacy/2024/04 Media literacy is crucial for a generation that does everything on their phones. A look at how teachers can address the topic. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:33:05 GMT /teaching-learning/video-why-this-educator-uses-aliens-to-teach-media-literacy/2024/04 /leadership/principals-know-a-tiktok-ban-wont-solve-all-their-problems-but-many-still-want-one/2024/04 Principals say banning the app could help start addressing the mental health challenges that emerge online, and carry over to school. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:38:45 GMT /leadership/principals-know-a-tiktok-ban-wont-solve-all-their-problems-but-many-still-want-one/2024/04 /leadership/the-top-10-bad-outcomes-of-social-media-use-according-to-students/2024/03 The EdWeek Research Center surveyed high school students about how they think social media affects their mental health. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:39:06 GMT /leadership/the-top-10-bad-outcomes-of-social-media-use-according-to-students/2024/03