Schools are eager to address the impact of cell phones and social media, but putting policies into practice can be challenging. In collaboration with Dr. Jill Walsh, a sociologist and researcher, we’ve developed checklists that offer actionable steps to help schools manage logistics, engage families, and ensure a smooth transition.
Note: This will be challenging at first. Adults may be surprised that children need help socializing/playing and resist this. Others may worry about managing kids during this time; they might be louder, moving more, etc. This means less work in the long run (less bullying, fights, etc), but in the beginning it can feel harder–it is easier to ignore/be naive when kids are quietly staring at screens