A new investigation by The New York Times reveals the alarming ways in which social media apps are infiltrating schools, targeting and hooking teenagers with devastating consequences for both their mental health and academic performance. As students increasingly use these platforms during class time, teachers and administrators are struggling to keep up with the rapid spread of addictive technology that is eroding the traditional learning environment. The report highlights the tactics used by social media companies to entice young users, often with the help of school administrators who are either unaware or complicit in the exploitation. From Instagram's "study break" features to TikTok's classroom infiltrations, the article exposes the insidious ways in which social media is hijacking the educational experience.
‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School The New York Times
