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"Unplugged: The Silent Epidemic of Tech in Schools"

Jan 12, 202532 min
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Episode description

n this episode, we dive deep into the growing mental health crisis impacting students from K-12 to college, exacerbated by technology overuse in educational settings. Hosts Ryan and Evan share compelling insights on how smartphones and social media contribute to anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying, which in turn affect academic performance and overall well-being.

Join us as we discuss the necessity of dialing back technology access in schools to help students focus and thrive. Additionally, we emphasize the significance of human interaction over digital communication, pushing for much-needed changes in policies around technology use in education. This episode is a call to action for educators, parents, and policymakers to recognize the unintended consequences technology poses on student life.

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