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Commonwealth Conversations Invitation

This month, First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin and award-winning social psychologist, author, and researcher Dr. Jonathan Haidt will hold an online fireside chat to discuss Haidt's book The Anxious Generation and how it informs our communities and schools in limiting social media and cell phone use among children.

The York County School Division is partnering with the Virginia Department of Education to host viewings of the fireside chat followed by a community conversation. Families, students, and staff are invited to participate in these events at any of the school locations listed below.

EVENT: Fireside Chat with the First Lady of Virginia and Author and Researcher Dr. Jonathan Haidt – Live Broadcast to Virginia’s Schools

DATE: Thursday, September 19, 2024

TIME: 7 – 9 p.m.

LOCATIONS:

Grafton Complex
Bruton High School
Yorktown Middle School

To learn more about cell phone free education in Virginia, visit the VDOE website.