By Kerry Gallagher Pew released research – in this highly interactive article – showing the answers to the question: Is it harder to be a teen today? Or was it harder in previous generations? 69% of U.S. parents of teens ages 13-17 say it is harder being a teenager...
By Kerry Gallagher According to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, “September 2024 was the best month yet for legal sports wagering operators since Massachusetts legalized betting in early 2023.” Bettors put $678.75 million on the line and 97% of that was wagered...
By Kerry Gallagher On the campus where I teach, earbuds are not permitted to be worn unless students are given permission from an adult for a specific academic purpose. Beyond my school, it is common practice for people to walk around in stores, on sidewalks and...
By Kerry Gallagher According to research released by Thorn recently, “The five platforms with the highest daily usage rates (for minors) were YouTube (83%), TikTok (64%), Snapchat (48%), Facebook (47%), and Instagram (45%).” We can learn more about why our teens are...
By Kerry Gallagher In this TikTok video, the News Literacy project explains, “the rise of more convincing fake visuals created with AI technology means finding the source and context of an image is often more important than hunting for visual clues of authenticity....
By Kerry GallagherThe New York Times is in the midst of the Headway Election Challenge series, asking teens about the role of social media in the election. Here are some quotes from 17-year-old students in their stories so far: Double-Edged Sword: “I feel like social...
