Midweek Update May 1 with Superintendent Joe Childs and Luke Hagen
May 1—MITCHELL — The Mitchell Board of Education has spent significant time this month reviewing the district's policies on cell phones in classes.
What's the backstory? Well, it's all because of a book that the district's administration team read titled, "The Anxious Generation," by Jonathan Haidt.
"We meet weekly and had a long and strong discussion on this topic," said Mitchell Superintendent Joe Childs. "This really pointed out some clarifying research and data points that we know ... there's a problem with interpersonal skills when we spend more time on our screen and less time talking to people face to face."
Hear why the district is proud of its new policies for cell phone usage at Mitchell Middle School and Mitchell High School to help our community's young people learn and develop in a healthier way.
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Midweek Update May 1 with Superintendent Joe Childs and Luke Hagen
May 1—MITCHELL — The Mitchell Board of Education has spent significant time this month reviewing the district's policies on cell phones in classes. What's the backstory? Well, it's all because of a book that the district's administration team read titled, "The Anxious Generation," by Jonathan Haidt. "We meet weekly and had a long and strong discussion on this topic," said Mitchell Superintendent Joe Childs. "This really pointed out some clarifying research and data points that we know ... there's a problem with interpersonal skills when we spend more time on our screen and less time talking to people face to face." Hear why the district is proud of its new policies for cell phone usage at Mitchell Middle School and Mitchell High School to help our community's young people learn and develop in a healthier way.
