In a new report, the AFT describes the toll—particularly surrounding youth mental health—certain online technologies have taken on students both in and outside of the classroom as students partake in the “unregulated environment” known as social media. The report serves as a reality check to social media companies that need to make “fundamental changes” to their platforms so that students’ and educators’ lives may be improved as a result. According to the report, social media companies should adhere to the following five principles:
- Prioritize children’s safety
- Protect students from becoming addicted
- Protect students’ privacy
- Protect students from risky algorithms
- Engage and work directly with K12 schools and parents
American Federation of Teachers. (2023). Likes vs. learning: The real cost of social media for schools. Author.
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