The Social Institute

“For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it.” - Amanda Gorman

Today, we join hands in honoring Juneteenth – a day of reflection and celebration of civil rights.

Let’s embrace the power of diversity and inspire one another as we forge paths toward a more inclusive future. 🌟

We huddled up with Student Ambassador, Maya, to get her advice on finding positive influencers who reflect our values both online and offline.

Tag an influencer you look up to! ✨

Me: “This summer I’m going to strike a balance with my time on tech and social media”
Also Me:

Reminder to this summer and use tech in ways that fuel your well-being! 📲 ⏳ ☀️

Did you know that students who are engaged in their learning are 2.5x more likely to do well in school and are 4.5x more hopeful and positive about their futures? (Gallup)

Thanks to and their Digital Innovation Team for being a leader in amplifying student voice with !

How are you using your voice to make a difference in your school community? 🎤

📚✨ Heads up future grads!

65% of college admissions officers may be checking your socials (Kaplan). 🎓✨ Stand out with these pro tips:
1️⃣ Stick to your values and don’t post things you wouldn’t want around forever
2️⃣ Highlight your passions and achievements
3️⃣Clean up your feed with tools such as .life
4️⃣ Check your privacy settings

What other tips do you have? Let us know below!

Seeing double at the TSI office today! 👯‍♀️

In the latest Trending Lesson, we huddled with students and asked them what their school can do to celebrate AANHPI culture all year long. The top answer among middle schoolers? Organize fun festivals and shows that highlight different cultures. 🌟💪

This month, let’s come together to learn more about the roots of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month, hear from a student activist, and commit to taking action to support and celebrate the AANHPI community.

Run the Lesson now, Embracing Inclusion and Student Leadership as we Honor the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Community, to huddle as a class.

https://www.winatsocial.com/lesson-preview/live_066_050324

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s pause to recognize the extraordinary impact teachers have on our lives and society as a whole.

From the early morning preparations to the late-night grading sessions, teachers invest not only their time but also their hearts into empowering students to thrive and prepare for the world around them.

Teachers embrace each student’s uniqueness, celebrate their achievements, and provide a safe haven for growth and collaboration.

So, to all the incredible educators out there, thank you for your dedication, your passion, and your unwavering belief in the potential of every student.

Share this post to honor the educators who make a difference every single day. 🍎✨

Huddling with students + talking about how we can win the game of social media?

Count us in!

Thanks for having us, ! 🎉

It’s always a great day when we huddle with students and learn from them as they coach up about their experiences with social media and tech.

Thanks, , for having our Founder and CEO, , lock arms with high schoolers for last week’s student panel!
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🌟 Inspiring leadership in action!

We love seeing 8th graders at using their mics for good to empower younger students and showcase the power of huddling! 🚀 Thanks for sharing!

🎉🎂 Today marks a special milestone for us at The Social Institute - it’s our Founder and CEO Laura Tierney’s birthday AND the anniversary of our company! 🎈✨

Reflecting on where we started and where we are today, we’re reminded of the power of how one idea can create a ripple effect of positive change.

Through our peer-to-peer learning platform, , we’ve empowered over 600,000 students around the world as they navigate their social world - both online and offline.

Through our student-first approach, and our team’s unwavering dedication, we’re flipping the script on how students navigate social media, tech, and their well-being.

Today, as we celebrate our collective mission, we’re inspired by Laura and the countless students, educators, and families we’ve huddled with over the past 8 years. Thank you for locking arms with us.

Cheers to empowering students to at the world’s largest game - social media - and to many more years of inspiring positive, high-character choices together! 🌟🎉

Through our Insights, we discovered that by the time students reach the 4th grade more than half of them are using popular apps like YouTube, Google Classroom, video streaming, and more weekly.

S/o to for showcasing their proactive approach with 3rd graders using . 👏

Thank you to our 2024 Spring Interns!

Student voice is at the core of what we do - so we’re thrilled to lock arms with college students from across the country who play an important role in empowering K-12 students to navigate social media and tech positively!

March Madness but make it TSI 📱🏀

Who do you have winning? Share your picks and tag us for a chance to win! We’ll announce the winners on Monday, April 8th!

When we we have the power to amplify and create positive change - both in and out of our communities.

Check out these tips, from students, for students - and let us know if you have any others!
🎨 Seek out creative methods
💡 Plan it out by brainstorming with others
💪 Remember we are stronger together

Unlocking student leadership! 🚀

We’re all about empowering students to coach up, and here at The Social Institute we’re on a mission to fuel student success and equip them with the tools to be a leader both in and out of the classroom.

Big shoutout to Greece Central School District for sharing their Student Facilitator Training session in action!

goes to England! 🌟 🌍

Thrilled to announce our partnership with . Looking forward to locking arms with students and empowering them to navigate social media + tech positively. Welcome to The Social Instiute family! Who’s next? 🚀

Get ready to join the conversation! 🗣️

Meet Zach Gottlieb, the brains behind , a Gen Z movement sparking discussions to shape a brighter future. From navigating breakups to tackling social media dilemmas, Zach’s empowering students to speak up and drive positive change by .

Check out our blog for the scoop! Link in our story.

In honor of Black History Month, we huddled with over 7K students in February to reflect on the teachings and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to discuss how we could commemorate MLK Jr. Day through volunteerism.

The top response from students? Help younger students, like tutoring or helping with a project.

Thanks, , for sharing in action and running these important lessons.

This we’re celebrating more than just a team! We’re celebrating the driving force behind our mission: empowering students to navigate social media and tech positively.

Happy Employee Appreciation Day to the exceptional individuals who make our vision a reality with their passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment. 🌟👏

is kicking off our positive approach to social media and technology with our Concentration Challenge - empowering students to think about the distractions in their lives, both online and offline.

Have any pics of your school running in action? Share them with us for a chance to be featured!

It’s always great to be in-person with amazing partners, like The Baldwin School! Thank you for your commitment to empowering your entire school community to navigate social media and tech in healthy, high-character ways.

Did you know that 2024 will be the first U.S. presidential election where there are sophisticated AI tools around that can produce convincing deepfakes?

In one of our latest Trending Lessons, Navigating false AI-generated content during this year’s U.S. presidential election, we empowered students to engage in a debate about setting rules around AI-created political content.

Big thanks to for showing in action!

Roses are red, violets are blue. We’re all about empowering students to use social media for good, it’s what we do! 🌟

Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day!

From the court to the field, women in sports inspire us to dream big and play harder! 🌟

On National Girls & Women in Sports Day, let’s shout out our role models who show us that anything is possible when we believe in ourselves. Check out some of our teammates and tag someone you look up to! 💪

Did you know that 52.6% of people aged 7-to-18 said that they look up to a YouTuber? (National Literacy Trust)

We when we surround ourselves with positive role models and credible influences.

Tag your go-to influencer or role model who empowers and motivates you below!

Shake off the algorithmic sway! 💬

With 1 in 4 posts on Instagram being ads, here are 3 tips to navigate ads:

1️⃣ Follow influencers aligned with your vibe
2️⃣ Adjust ad preferences on social platforms
3️⃣ Pause, reflect, and only click ‘buy’ if it truly sparks joy!

Dive into the student scoop on all things in and out. ✨

What emojis are making waves and which ones are so last season? Share your thoughts below! 👇💬