Tag: Jonathan Haidt

  • An Open Letter to Kentucky Parents: It’s Time to Partner Up

    Dear Fellow Parents, If you’re a parent of a K-12 student in Kentucky right now, we need to talk. With HB 208’s cellphone restrictions taking effect, our children are about to experience a significant shift in their school day. But here’s the thing—this change doesn’t start and end at the school doors. It starts at…

  • Why Educators Should Support Laws Limiting Social Media Access for Students

    In an age dominated by smartphones and instant gratification, social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat have become central to students’ lives. While these tools provide opportunities for creativity and connection, they also bring significant challenges—especially for young minds navigating their formative years. As educators committed to fostering student growth, we must weigh the…

  • Monthly Mindfulness: Jonathan Haidt

    Cultivating Happiness and Well-being in Our Schools: Lessons from “The Happiness Hypothesis” In the world of education, leaders play a pivotal role in shaping school culture and staff well-being. But how can we, as leaders, prioritize our own happiness and that of our teams? Psychologist Jonathan Haidt offers valuable insights in his book, The Happiness…

  • Jonathan Haidt: The Anxious Generation

    This is an amazing interview by Kevin Roose (NYTimes) and Casey Newton (Platformer) for their shared podcast Hardfork. During the interview, they push Jonathan Haidt on his views of the trauma that our teenagers and youth are enduring as a result of Smart phones and Social Media. It deserves a listen for any parent wondering…