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• I'm suing a school app - Here's what parents need to know (with Attorney Andy Liddell)

  This week, I break down why I’ve filed a lawsuit against Seesaw, one of the most widely used EdTech apps in K–6 classrooms—and what every parent needs to know about how their child’s personal data is being harvested, stored, and shared without their consent.Seesaw claims to help track student learning progress. But what I discovered when I requested access to the data they’d collected about my children left me physically sick: thousands of files, photos, videos, audio clips, journal entries, even AI-generated assignments—much of it deeply personal, intimate, and shockingly invasive.Joining me is Attorney Andy Liddell from the Ed Tech Law Center, who walks us through the legal violations at play, how edtech companies are bypassing federal law, and how schools are unintentionally (or knowingly) exposing kids to serious data privacy and safety risks.If you think this couldn’t happen to your child—you need to listen. Because if they use school-issued iPads, Chromebooks, or apps like Seesaw, it already is.If you're a parent, teacher, or school leader who wants to understand your rights—and your child’s rights—don’t miss this episode.Contact Andy and Julie Liddell of EdTech Law Center here.

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• Bell to Bell: Why Schools Are Fighting Back Against Smartphones (with Principal Armen Torigian)

  Are phones ruining school?  One high school principal says yes, and he did something about it.At Bullard High in Fresno, California, students wandered the halls like zombies, glued to their screens. Lunchtime was silent. Classrooms were battlegrounds for attention. Test scores dropped. Anxiety soared.Principal Armen Torigian, a Bullard alumnus, took pride in his community and remembered a very different high school experience. He knew times had changed, but he couldn’t shake the feeling that students deserved better—high school should be better than this.So he made a bold move: a bell-to-bell phone ban.It wasn’t easy. Parents pushed back. Students threatened him and his family. But he held the line, convinced it was the right thing to do. Was it?Join Principal Torigan and Nicki of Scrolling 2 Death as they unpack the ban, the fallout, and the promising changes unfolding on campus. His experience makes us reconsider: what role should phones play in our classrooms and our daily lives?

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• The Threat of A.I. Deepfakes: A Wake-Up Call for Parents (with Adam Billen)

  15% of High Schoolers say they know someone in their school who has had deepfake pornography made of them in the last year.In this eye-opening episode, Nicki Reisberg sits down with Adam Billen of Encode to unpack some of the most urgent and unsettling developments in AI—from the rise of chatbots to the explosion of deep fakes. They dive into what Meta is up to with its new chatbot rollout on Instagram, and why that should raise red flags for anyone with kids online. The conversation then turns to deep fakes—how scarily easy they are to make, and the real damage they can cause, especially to children. Nicki and Adam break it all down and call for action—from parents, lawmakers, and schools—to step up and protect the next generation.Watch or listen to Nicki and Adam's first conversation about AI chatbots here.Take it Down Tool by NCMECChild Deepfake Incident Map

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• Big Tech Gut Check (week of April 28, 2025)

   The Big Tech Gut Check is a super quick, weekly update on all things social media and Big Tech.Social Media & Big Tech highlights for this week:Parents Who Lost Children to Online Harms Protest Outside Meta NYCMeta Tries to Help Parents Enroll More Teens into Teen AccountsMeta's Digital Companions Will Talk Sex with Users -- Even ChildrenSnapchat Announces Family Safety HubSnapchat Distracts with Support of National Fentanyl Awareness Day[RESEARCH] New Study Shows Teens Admit Social Media is Bad for ThemTrump Signs Executive Order Advancing AI in EducationTake it Down Act Passes House - On President's Desk for SignatureThis episode is sponsored by Bark Technologies.Learn about the Bark PhoneLearn about the Bark App for iPhones and Androids  *Use code SCROLLING2DEATH FOR 10% OFFLearn about the Bark Watch 

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• Doctor’s Orders: Smarter Screen Habits for Healthier Kids (with Dr. Nidhi Gupta)

  Is screen time silently sabotaging your child’s health? In this eye-opening episode, pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Nidhi Gupta breaks down the hidden toll excessive screen use takes on kids' physical and mental well-being—from disrupted sleep and metabolic issues to rising anxiety and attention problems. She shares age-specific screen time recommendations, the dangers of early exposure to smartphones and social media, and why parents must walk the talk when it comes to digital habits. Packed with science-backed insights and practical tips, this conversation is a must-listen for any caregiver ready to raise digitally healthy kids in a tech-obsessed world.Dr. Nidhi Gupta is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist, award-winning researcher, TEDx speaker, and a leading expert in digital wellness in Nashville, TN.Her upcoming book Calm the Noise (Why Adults Must Escape Digital Addiction to Save the Next Generation) promises to transform the understanding of digital wellness and inspire meaningful change.In 2019, driven by her personal and professional experiences, Dr. Gupta founded the Phreedom Foundation (Ungrip Devices. Grip Life), a non-profit dedicated to inspiring individuals reclaim their time and attention, unlocking the joys of life beyond screens.Her research highlights the profound impact of excessive screen time on both mental and physical health, linking it to obesity, sleep disorders, diabetes, heightened cravings for unhealthy foods, poor communication skills, and learning deficits. These findings have positioned Dr. Gupta as a trusted voice on the health consequences of digital overuse.She is the creator of ReConnect, an evidence-based program providing families, educators, and professionals with actionable strategies to overcome digital distractions at home and workplace.Dr. Gupta is passionate about creating a healthier, more connected world through education, advocacy, and practical solutions.

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