After teaching digital literacy for 15 years, I've learned a few things (15 things to be exact) that I hope you’ll find useful—whether you are a parent, an educator, or like all of us, just trying to navigate technology mindfully.

As a Licensed Master Social Worker working closely with adolescents, I’ve seen firsthand how today’s digital world shapes the minds, behaviors, and emotional landscapes of our students. Screens are ever-present. Social media is omnipresent. AI is evolving faster than we can regulate it. And misinformation? It spreads with a tap.

Agencies in at least 28 states and the District of Columbia have issued guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 schools.

As a mental health professional, I’ve witnessed firsthand how today’s digital world profoundly shapes the emotional well-being of young people. Students today are navigating far more than academics—they’re juggling the pressures of social media, the complexities of digital relationships, and the constant presence of screens in nearly every aspect of their lives.

2025 really is the year of not only AI but definitely the chatbot. We've seen news articles and countless opinion pieces on how these...

Ensuring that the next generation of humans stays central to the creation of content online will make the internet better for all of us in the long run.