Discover Our Flagship Initiatives
Whether you're an educator, a teen, or a changemaker, your next move starts here. Explore the programs below and see where you can jump in to fuel the digital wellness revolution.
Social Media U
Transform your middle and high school classrooms with Social Media U—our flagship play-based curriculum co-designed with young people. Six engaging, research-backed lessons per grade packed with hands-on activities and media-rich resources that teens actually want to engage with. Standards-aligned, teen-designed, and ready to spark real conversations about digital wellness.
- For middle school and/or high school
- 50-minute, media-rich lesson plans
- Aligned to ELA, ISTE, CASEL, and SHAPEAmerica standards
- Student resources available in Spanish
Digital Civics Academy
Hands‑on workshops that empower students to shape the policies that shape their world.
- Curriculum Licensing
- Facilitator-Led Sessions
- Educator Coaching
- EdTech Companion App
I really, really loved [session one where] some of [the teens] moved forward for a habit and some of them moved back for a habit. They loved that and they were like, wait, you do that too? And it was really neat to see them ... check in with their friends to see who was doing what of the habits.
Shannon Mack
Teen Advisory Board
A select cohort guiding HTS strategy—and gaining real advocacy experience. Our longest‑running initiative, the TAB gives students a seat at the table.
- Co-Design Programs
- Advisory Council
- Stipend & Credits
NY Teen Tech Council
Join the movement putting teens at the center of distraction-free schools — nominate a teen leader or step up to lead events and phone free fun beyond the classroom.
- Work alongside elected leaders
- Get exclusive access to screen-free events
- Help schools implement phone-free policies
CTRL Your Scroll
BEYOND THE SCREEN
This program is a first-of-its-kind play-based, evidence-informed program that equips young girls with the emotional skills and digital awareness they need to navigate today’s online world with confidence, intention, and care.
Audience: Middle school, with the opportunity to scale for high school
Format: 8-session series
Session Length: 45 minutes each
We invest in organizations that promote preventative measures to foster life-long well-being. Social Media U helps prevent students from losing control of their digital lives and teaches them how to make thoughtful choices about their screen time.
