District staff highlight professional development on student well‑being in the digital age

May 21, 2026

Staff presenters described a district PD and community book club addressing rising student anxiety, attention fragmentation and social skills loss attributed to heavy device use; suggested norms discussed included limiting smartphones before high school and delaying social media until age 16.

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District presenters described a recent professional development series and community book club focused on the impact of pervasive device use on student mental health and classroom functioning.

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