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Equipping students, families, & educators.

We fuel well-being, learning, and student futures through a unique, positive approach to navigating everyday experiences in person and on social media, A.I., devices & more.

07/29/2026

Real A.I. Literacy happens when your team feels equipped and confident, not overwhelmed by one more initiative.

Join Lynn Girolamo, Digital Learning and Innovation Coach at Greece Central School District, and Kyle Piccioli, Director of Partnership Enablement at The Social Institute, for a live conversation on building a sustainable approach to A.I. that empowers educators without adding to their workload.

You'll walk away with a framework for meaningful A.I. integration, strategies to build teacher confidence, and real examples from schools innovating while keeping their staff energized.

πŸ—“οΈ July 30 | 4:00–4:45 p.m. ET

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04rdx_p0

Photos from The Social Institute's post 07/24/2026

Requirements for K-12 schools keep growing. A.I. literacy, media literacy, student well-being, online safety, and the list reads differently in every state.

But districts don’t have to build all of this alone. aligns with 180+ requirements across all 50 states and DC. Students co-create the lessons, so they respect the content. You get real-time dashboards that hold up in a board meeting.

See where your state lands: https://hubs.ly/Q04qH4pX0

Which requirement is your district focused on this year? Tell us in the comments.

07/21/2026

A.I. isn't the future of education. It's the present. πŸ“²

Every week, students are making decisions about A.I. that most schools haven't prepared them for yet. The Huddle on A.I. is your weekly breakdown of the headlines, research, real stories and emerging tools shaping how students navigate A.I. today, delivered straight to your inbox.

Subscribe today: https://hubs.ly/Q04qc9gK0

07/09/2026

Is your school ready to move from A.I. ambiguity to A.I. Literacy? ⭐️

Join us this month for a 3-part webinar series that empowers educators to lead with confidence, clarity, and student-first strategies in the age of A.I.

πŸ“… July 16 β€” How to teach A.I. Literacy without A.I. tools
πŸ“… July 23 β€” From policy to practice: Meet emerging A.I. & Media Literacy standards
πŸ“… July 30 β€” Simplifying A.I. integration while avoiding teacher burnout

Save your seat for one session or all three! πŸ”— Register here for free: https://hubs.ly/Q04p3G-p0

06/22/2026

The key to helping students navigate A.I. responsibly? πŸ”‘

Getting students, educators, and families on the same page around expectations.

Hear Laura Tierney, Founder & CEO of The Social Institute, discuss how Wake County schools are approaching A.I. in the classroom and why proactive guidance matters.

Learn how districts like Wake County are approaching A.I. in the classroom: https://hubs.ly/Q04mfhnv0

06/17/2026

Nearly half of high school students say they're confused by their school's A.I. expectations.

That means even well-intentioned students may be unsure when A.I. is helpful, when it's inappropriate, and when it crosses the line.

You can close this gap by:

πŸ“‹ Reviewing expectations directly with students
πŸ—£οΈ Using clear, everyday language instead of policy jargon
πŸ’‘ Sharing real-world examples of when A.I. is and isn't appropriate

Help your students navigate A.I. with intention by checking out our latest guide, Teaching A.I. Literacy without using A.I.: https://hubs.ly/Q04lDjlc0

06/16/2026

Educators who are empowered to lead 🀝 Strong school cultures

Join The Social Institute this month to discover practical strategies that help educators navigate modern-day challenges, strengthen connections with students, and create learning environments where everyone can thrive.

🎀 Strengthen Classroom Culture: Helping Educators Lead with Confidence
πŸ“… June 30
⏰ 4:00–4:45 p.m. ET

You'll leave with real-world examples and actionable tools to start the next school year strong!πŸ’‘

Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04lD7JB0

06/15/2026

How can schools create clear, future-ready A.I. expectations without slowing innovation?

We're excited to join school leaders at the NDCEL Summer Conference as The Social Institute's Kristen O'Rourke shares practical strategies for building stronger school cultures around technology and A.I.

🎀 Bridging the Gap: Clear A.I. Policies for a Future-Ready School Community
πŸ“… June 18th
⏰ 10:30 a.m. CT

Learn how districts across the country are creating clear A.I. expectations, aligning educators, students, and families, and preparing their communities for what's next.

Will we see you there?

06/11/2026

Why are students confused about A.I. expectations?

Because many assignments have one rule for every type of A.I. use, even when the learning goals are completely different.

More schools are moving beyond one-size-fits-all policies and giving educators a simple framework to define when A.I. is appropriate and when it isn't:

πŸ”Ή Tier 1: No A.I.
πŸ”Ή Tier 2: A.I. for brainstorming and support
πŸ”Ή Tier 3: Full A.I. use permitted

The result? Clearer expectations, stronger academic integrity, and more confidence for both students and educators.

Want to help students build A.I. literacy, even without using A.I. in the classroom? Explore our new playbook, The Social Institute’s Guide for Teaching A.I. Literacy Without Using A.I.: https://hubs.ly/Q04l6Vv60

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