🔥 New Research Report → Unpacking Grind Culture

What’s New

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NEW REPORT: TEENS UNPACK GRIND CULTURE

Our latest research report, “Unpacking Grind Culture in American Teens: Pressure, Burnout, and the Role of Social Media,” reveals the sources of pressure teens face, how burnout affects them, and what they want caring adults to understand — and do — about it.

We conducted this research in collaboration with our partners at Common Sense Media and Indiana University. Check it out.

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Announcing our inaugural fellows cohort

The Center for Digital Thriving’s Fellowship program supports innovative researchers, educators, podcasters, artists, and practitioners whose work is shaping a future where young people thrive, however technology fits into their lives. Our inaugural fellows cohort is carrying out an inspiring set of projects. Get to know them.

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Online course this Fall

This course isn’t just about teaching teens how to cut back on screen time—it’s about preparing them to thrive in our tech-driven world. You will learn six game-changing mind shifts—or pivots—that will transform how you think about school policies, classroom teaching, and conversations with students about tech, social media, and more.

Sign up to receive updates about session topics and registration.

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NEW REPORT: TEENS TALK GENERATIVE AI

Our latest research report, Teen and Young Adult Perspectives on Generative AI: Patterns of Use, Excitements, and Concerns, sheds light on how teens currently use generative AI and what they want adults to know — and do — about it.

We did this research in collaboration with our friends at Common Sense and Hope Lab. Take a look.