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Dublin City Schools launches 'Press Pause' digital-wellness campaign for families
Summary
Dublin City Schools announced "Press Pause," a summer digital-wellness campaign built from parent feedback that will share videos and resources on screen time, social media, parental controls and digital citizenship via the district website and social media channels.
Dublin City Schools on Thursday introduced Press Pause, a district-led digital-wellness campaign designed to give families tools and practical advice on managing children’s screen time, Superintendent John Marshhausen and Board of Education President Diana Rigby said.
The initiative grew out of parent feedback and will feature local experts, educators and parents offering short videos and tips distributed on the district’s social media channels and website, Rigby said. "That's exactly why we created Press Pause, a campaign built from extensive parent feedback and designed to give families the tools, resources, and real world advice they need to navigate screen time, social media, and digital wellness," Rigby said.
Superintendent John Marshhausen framed the campaign around the ubiquity of digital devices in family life. "Let's be honest. Screen time, cell phones, and digital distractions are part of daily life for all of us," Marshhausen said. The materials will address the effect of screen time on mental health, "real world consequences for digital mistakes," and responsible use under the banner of digital citizenship, he added.
The school leaders said the campaign will provide specific action steps families can use, including setting boundaries and using parental controls. "We won't just talk about the problem. We'll provide specific action steps to help families set boundaries, parental controls, and healthy digital habits that work for everyone," Rigby said.
Officials asked families to follow district social channels and the district website for short, summer-long videos and tips. "We know it's ironic that we're launching a digital wellness campaign through social media, but that's where you are and that's where we can make a difference together," Marshhausen said. The district did not specify funding sources, a launch date beyond "all summer long," or exact program partners during the announcement.
The district closed its remarks by encouraging engagement: "So follow along on social media and our website, engage in the conversation, and most importantly, take time to press pause. We can't wait to share this journey with you," Marshhausen said.
