The Social Institute

We fuel student well-being, learning, and futures by equipping schools to navigate everyday experiences in person and on social media, A.I., devices & more.

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What do tennis star @serenawilliams, fashion designer Emma Grede, and our own @LauraTierneyTSI have in common? They have all been named on Inc.’s #FemaleFounders500, a list of the most inspiring women in business 🚀 🏆 Congratulations, Laura! Read more about this recognition here: https://t.co/CEGrWippQB

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School requirements are changing faster than most schools can keep up. In just five years, there's been a 300% increase in policies around AI, social media, and modern life skills.

But here's what matters: are these policies actually meeting students' needs? Or are they just checking boxes?

Our new white paper looks at what's happening in schools across the country and asks the real question: how do we make sure student voice is actually part of the conversation?

Download the full report: https://t.co/MniQ6ouLB1

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Real A.I. Literacy happens when your team feels equipped and confident, not overwhelmed by one more initiative.

Join Lynn Girolamo, Digital Learning and Innovation Coach at Greece Central School District, and Kyle Piccioli, Director of Partnership Enablement at The Social Institute, for a live conversation on building a sustainable approach to A.I. that empowers educators without adding to their workload.

You'll walk away with a framework for meaningful A.I. integration, strategies to build teacher confidence, and real examples from schools innovating while keeping their staff energized.

🗓️ July 30 | 4:00–4:45 p.m. ET

Register now: https://t.co/I4MEfvUeIU

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Requirements for K-12 schools keep growing. A.I. literacy, media literacy, student well-being, online safety, and the list reads differently in every state.

But districts don’t have to build all of this alone. #WinAtSocial aligns with 180+ requirements across all 50 states and DC. Students co-create the lessons, so they respect the content. You get real-time dashboards that hold up in a board meeting.

See where your state lands: https://t.co/jEucMYZdJ8

Which requirement is your district focused on this year? Tell us in the comments.

#WinAtSocial #K12 #EdLeadership #MediaLiteracy #AILiteracy #StudentWellBeing

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A.I. isn't the future of education. It's the present. 📲

Every week, students are making decisions about A.I. that most schools haven't prepared them for yet. The Huddle on A.I. is your weekly breakdown of the headlines, research, real stories and emerging tools shaping how students navigate A.I. today, delivered straight to your inbox.

Subscribe today: https://t.co/qgys90osq4

#AILiteracy #K12Education #EdTech #TeacherPD #WinAtSocial

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Tomorrow🚨: Students get real about their experience with tech over the past decade and what their predictions are for the next 10 years!

As The Social Institute celebrates 10 years of empowering students to navigate social media, A.I., and everyday pressures, we’re giving students the mic to reflect on what’s changed—and what they want educators to know moving forward.

In this webinar, you’ll uncover:
✅ What’s actually distracting students (and why)
✅ How students are using A.I., social media, and tech day-to-day
✅ What students say helps them stay focused, confident, and balanced

📅 Tomorrow | 4–4:45 p.m. ET
👉 Register before it's too late: https://t.co/pAuXjNtpHz

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Big tech shifts = big leadership moments for schools 📱⚡

Heading to NCCE 26 at the Seattle Convention Center? Join Jeannelle Johnson from The Social Institute as she shares positive, proactive strategies to help students navigate A.I., social media, and device use in empowering ways.

🎁 Attend our sessions for practical tools and a chance to win a Yeti Tumbler!

Catch us here 👇
Session: Navigating Digital Distractions: Proactive Strategies for Managing Cell Phone Bans
🗓 Feb 27 | ⏰ 8:00–8:50 AM

Session: Resilience & Technology: Leading Through Change
🗓 Feb 27 | ⏰ 1:00–1:50 PM

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TOMORROW 📣: Lead through the tech challenges of the modern day 📱

Join us tomorrow @FETC to learn how educators and administrators can lead in the era of A.I., and balance innovation with practicality.

Can't wait to see you there! 🎉

#FETC #FETC2026 #WinAtSocial #AIinEducation

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Students have spoken... and they're ready for a new type of learning 📣

We asked students for their thoughts on #WinAtSocial, our positive approach to modern life skils education, and found 3 common takeaways:

✅ It's engaging
✅ It gives them space to be honest
✅ It helps them balance their time online

Ready to start the new year strong with a modern life skills education that resonates with students? ⭐️ Check out https://t.co/9uPpzFZrA3 to learn more!

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New year, new devices 📱✨ And for many students, that means a fresh start and a fresh set of challenges, from staying focused in class to figuring out healthy boundaries at home.

The good news? This is the perfect time to set shared expectations and help students build the modern life skills they need to navigate tech with confidence.

Learn more about how The Social Institute is helping educators and families empower their student(s) to navigate devices in healthy ways this new year at https://t.co/BLLb5AzY99

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📚 Are your students simply re-reading their notes as a way to study? Experts say this might not be the most effective way to prepare for tests or exams.

Equip your students with study habits that actually work with the new #WinAtSocial Lesson, "Memory hacks for easier studying." Trust us, your students will thank you!

Learn more at https://t.co/FB7HdQf63J

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A.I. isn’t just reshaping education, it’s reshaping student experiences, and that includes cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying now extends beyond texts and posts to include A.I.-generated deepfakes designed to mislead and harm. In fact, 67% of educators say their students have already been misled by deepfakes online (EdWeek, 2024).

Our new School Playbook: The Administrators’ Guide to Tackling Cyberbullying in the Age of A.I. helps school leaders turn this challenge into an opportunity to strengthen community, empathy, and digital literacy.

Inside, you’ll discover:
✅ How cyberbullying has evolved in the age of A.I.
✅ Strategies for building a culture of “cyberbacking” across your school
✅ The S.H.I.E.L.D. Method for supporting and empowering students

Lead your community with confidence through ever-changing technology. Download now >> https://t.co/Kv44DBuwjo

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Digital citizenship. Digital worlds. Digital life. ❌

To students, it's just citizenship, their world, and their life. ✅

This #DigitalCitizenshipWeek ✨, explore how The Social Institute is redefining digital citizenship and highlighting what good citizenship truly means to students from around the globe. 📱🌎

🔗 Learn more about how we're flipping the script on digital citizenship: https://t.co/J8zCTVXWGG

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💡 37% of teens have been cyberbullied.

But here’s the good news: 57% of bullying stops within 10 seconds when someone speaks up.

This #BullyingPreventionMonth, we’re encouraging students to Cyberback — to uplift, support, and protect one another online. 💪

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/W8XVyhpDCb

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1 in 17 students have been targeted by deepfakes online, and most educators aren’t trained to navigate them.

Are you an education leader looking to help students navigate cyberbullying?

This #BullyingPreventionMonth, join us for a free 30-minute webinar with Laura Tierney and Sergio Alexander to explore how A.I. is reshaping cyberbullying — and how schools can respond with confidence.

Register now --> https://t.co/KUHG6XXB3Q

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When students lead the conversation, everyone wins!

Each #WinAtSocial Lesson gives school leaders a window into how students are navigating technology, social media, and well-being.

Our new Cyberback Snapshot reveals student perspectives on:
💬 Cyberbullying and its ripple effects
🤖 Managing A.I.-driven drama like deepfakes and screenshots
📣 Owning their voice online

These insights help schools strengthen culture, foster connection, and empower students to have each other’s backs online. Download the report for the whole picture: https://t.co/GWy4sFROrn

#nationalbullyingpreventionmonth #cyberback

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Bullying looks different today than it did even a few years ago.

Between A.I. deepfakes, group chat screenshots, and social media drama, students are navigating a more complex world than ever before. The #WinAtSocial Cyberback Toolkit is designed to help you meet the moment and equip your students to adapt, stand up, and stop bullying in its tracks.

Download today and give your students the tools to cyberback and build safer online spaces and a stronger school community. Download here --> https://t.co/t8KQtvhCp5

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🚨 A.I. Deepfakes + Cyberbullying: What schools need to know 🚨

Cyberbullying is evolving again, with deepfakes creating new risks for students’ reputations, safety, and well-being. This #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth, join The Social Institute's Founder & CEO, @LauraTierneyTSI, and educator and researcher, Sergio Alexander, to discover how to address cyberbullying in the age of A.I.

📅Oct. 23, 2025
🕐4 – 4:30 p.m. ET

✅ Learn the latest research on deepfakes + cyberbullying
✅ Discover ways to empower students to “cyberback” and support their peers
✅ Explore practical tools + policy strategies for safer schools

Register today! https://t.co/KUHG6XXB3Q

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October is #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth, so we’re flipping the script on cyberbullying by equipping students to cyberback--looking out for one another and building positive, supportive communities online.

Dive into our new #WinAtSocial Cyberback Lessons to equip your students to support friends and classmates online. Together, we can make the internet a place where everyone wins. Play now at https://t.co/FB7HdQf63J.

K-12 schools, not a partner? Request a demo of #WinAtSocial Cyberback Lessons at https://t.co/49TUwaiIiu