September 5th, 2023 by WCBC Radio
The Allegany County School Board’s participation in a class action suit against META, SnapChat, and other social media platforms reflects the ongoing issue of time spent online and the interactions young people have while on the internet. Earlier this year, the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory about the effects of social media on the mental health of youth including bullying and harassment. Dr. Murthy spoke about the content young people encounter online in his advisory…
Bob Farrell, Allegany County School Board President said it’s is hard to regulate student use of cell phones in school because of their multiple uses…
