Social media: addictive or productive? Can be both, teens say

Kent ISD — Following a recent multi-billion-dollar settlement by Meta over allegations its sites endanger children and teens, Kent Career Tech Center seniors Chloe Riley and Danny Dicosola talk about the positives and negatives in their use of platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Kent ISD Mental Health Liaison Ashley Myers joins the conversation about how social media can be addictive and harmful to students, but also beneficial when used wisely.

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Charles Honey
Charles Honey
Charles Honey is an editor and also helps to develop series and issues stories for all districts. He is also producer of the SNN podcast, "Study Hall." As a reporter for The Grand Rapids Press/MLive from 1985 to 2009, his beats included Grand Rapids Public Schools, local colleges and education issues. He served as editor of The Press’ award-winning Religion section for 15 years and its columnist for 20. His freelance articles have appeared in Christianity Today, Religion News Service and Faith & Leadership magazine.

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