EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 10 MIN
Social Media Use Linked to Poorer Cognition in Teens
from Teaching from the Headlines: Educators Turning Breaking News into Teachable Moments · host Ed Madison and Journalistic Learning Initiative
Headline from NPR: Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study showsToday, we look at some new findings on how the digital world impacts developing brains. The study, published in JAMA, found that even low levels of social media use can impact young users' cognition. What does this mean for educators and their students in this age of social media?JOIN THE DISCUSSION! We want this to be a conversation. Please use this link to record and share an audio message via speakpipe.com to be featured on our podcast. Learn more about our transformative approach at journalisticlearning.org.
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Headline from NPR: Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study showsToday, we look at some new findings on how the digital world impacts developing brains. The study, published in JAMA, found that even low levels of social media use can impact young users' cognition. What does this mean for educators and their students in this age of social media?JOIN THE DISCUSSION! We want this to be a conversation. Please use this link to record and share an audio message via speakpipe.com to be featured on our podcast. Learn more about our transformative approach at journalisticlearning.org.
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