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Podcast
No One Judges You Harder Than You Judge Yourself Online
Every month, 430 students at one Texas high school watched two of their own classmates lead an assembly on cyberbullying, online predators, and the gap between who teens are online and who they really are.
McKenzey Roach and Malayna Mitchell are graduating seniors who built and ran their school's monthly digital citizenship program, called CHAT, reaching every student at Lubbock-Cooper High School as part of a DECA project.
In this conversation, they walk through how a mandatory video segment nobody wanted to watch became something students actually engaged with, why they sent an anonymous survey to the entire school before choosing a single topic, and what it felt like to have their opinions on cyberbullying and online safety broadcast to freshmen and seniors alike. You'll hear their honest take on why the same post feels safe on Instagram but terrifying to say out loud, and what they'd tell an incoming freshman about building a social media presence without losing themselves in it.
K-12
Podcast
Neuroscience of Screen Use: Hear from Stillwater Academy
Scott Jones, Executive Director at Stillwater Academy, dives into why the teenage brain is vulnerable to social media, the behavior to look for, and research-backed strategies to help navigate said behavior on The Attuned Parent Podcast.
Behavioral health
Podcast
Your Kid’s Not the Only One Struggling With Screens
The teachers walking into classrooms right now grew up glued to screens too, and that's reshaping how teacher prep programs handle screen addiction, shortened attention spans, and phone distraction in the classroom. Melanie Lay and Amy Hickman train future educators at Texas Tech University, and both also evaluate teacher preparation programs nationwide, Melanie through US PREP and Amy as a TPI-US inspector. In this conversation, they break down what's actually being taught to future teachers about managing devices, social media, and mental health in the classroom, and what's still a gap.
K-12
Podcast
What Young Adults with Disabilities Wish Parents Knew About Technology
Hear firsthand from two young adults who grew up using assistive technology and being monitored online. Audra and Savanna share what helped them build confidence and independence, what felt limiting, and what they wish parents and caregivers understood about using technology to support, not control, them.
Developmental disabilities
Podcast
Real-World Lessons on Choosing Technology for Children with Disabilities
Finding the right technology can be overwhelming for families of children with disabilities. Nicole Guysi shares what she's learned as both a Family Transition Navigator and parent, offering practical guidance on evaluating tools, overcoming challenges, and accessing meaningful support.
Developmental disabilities
Podcast
A Family Advocate’s Perspective on Technology and IDD
Drawing on his experience as both a parent and Executive Director of Encircle Families, Christopher Tiffany shares what he's hearing from families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, where they're struggling to find support, and what resources can make the biggest difference.
Developmental disabilities
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