Here’s a compelling and info-packed read from Psychology Today about social media and why parents might consider delaying and restricting access.
Social Media and Middle Schoolers
April 10, 2018: Thoughtful Technology Panel Discussion
Tuesday, April 10 at 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Mary Hogan Elementary School Library
All community members, especially parents, are invited to join in this conversation with local education and mental health professionals. You can expect to gain a clearer sense of the challenges kids are having at schools and homes surrounding technology, and to participate in a discussion of how to support our students. Childcare provided.
PANELISTS:
Kristin Holsman-Francoeur, Principal of Middlebury Union Middle School
Tom Buzzell, Principal of Mary Hogan Elementary School
Dr. Laura Basili, clinical psychologist specializing in therapeutic work with children, teens, and families
ACSD’s Digital Learning Plan
In January, ACSD unveiled a Digital Learning Plan in an effort to support a progressive digital learning environment for our newly unified district. Among many other things, the new plan calls for education in “Digital Citizenship” to be developed this spring and summer.
Away For the Day
This article highlights a national movement encouraging middle schools to prohibit phones during the school day. More info is available on the Away For the Day website.
It’s great that MUMS’ policy on phones already supports this recommendation (phones off and not with the student during the school day). But it’s always great to let our school administrators know that we support the policy!
