Righetti High School students got a lesson in how to empower themselves against social media negatives on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
More than 1,000 students participated in the social media education program during three assemblies. The presentation focused on the appropriate use of social media and how to deal with conflict, negativity, and harassment online, while themselves maintaining a positive digital footprint.
The school’s activity director Kelley DeBernardi said the program is important because so many students look to others to find their self-worth.
“When our young people hear horrible things on social media, it makes them question their value,’’ DeBernardi said. “They will have an opportunity to learn how to make a change and speak up for what is right and make speaking up cool. They will also gain a greater understanding about how to turn things around, one posting at a time.’’
The event was organized by “#iCANHELP,” a nonprofit organization that has created daily solutions to help students, educators, and parents navigate social media and create positive online culture.
This article appears in Sep 17-24, 2015.
