In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire sit down with Patrick Green, a former middle school teacher turned digital wellness expert, to discuss the challenges of managing technology in schools and at home. Patrick shares insights on how to help students balance their online and offline lives, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, especially around sleep. He explores how educators and parents can foster healthy digital habits and also touches on school policies around phone use and how to help students navigate the distractions of social media while still embracing the positive aspects of technology.

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Middle School Walk & Talk is a production of the Association for Middle Level Education. Learn more at amle.org.