B.T.G.S. Daily: School Phone Bans Not Enough

B.T.G.S. Daily and the B.T.G.S. Guide to the Meaning of Life Goes Off the Air

The B.T.G.S. Daily and the B.T.G.S. Guide to the meaning of life will be going off the air on April 9th so I can focus on a new project.

B.T.G.S. Daily: School Phone Bans Not Enough

B.T.G.S. Daily Reporter Kathleen Masciana examines a new University of Birmingham study questioning whether banning phones in UK schools truly reduces student screen time. The government is also currently consulting on banning social media for under 16s in the UK as a part of a series of measures which it says are intended to “‘protect young people's wellbeing.’” This story explores how these proposed changes could impact students both inside and outside the classroom and highlights the importance of support from families and schools. For more details, read the full article https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy655eynyro

B.T.G.S. Daily: Empowering Gen Z with Tech

B.T.G.S. Daily reporter Kathleen Masciana spotlights Gen Z teacher Katrina Sacurom, who empowers her fifth graders in Frisco, Texas, to use technology for good through hands-on storytelling and media literacy projects. Kathleen, also a Gen Z audiobook narrator for LibriVox, shares how tech can connect and inspire. Read more in the full article https://www.edweek.org/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/video-a-gen-z-teacher-helps-her-students-use-tech-for-good

B.T.G.S. Daily: National Day of Unplugging

B.T.G.S. Daily Reporter Kathleen Masciana highlights the National Day of Unplugging, a 24-hour initiative encouraging individuals to disconnect from digital devices and focus on building real-world connections. In observance of this event, Kathleen will step away from screens to spend the day shopping and dining out, underscoring the importance of embracing life offline. How will you spend your time unplugged?

B.T.G.S. Daily: Fifth Grader Advocates for Her Generation to Unplug

B.T.G.S. Daily Reporter Kathleen Masciana presents the story of Penelope Nickens, a fifth-grade student who urges her generation to put down their phones and connect face-to-face. Penelope credits her mother for not allowing her on social media, a rule she once resisted but now appreciates for helping her build genuine friendships and stronger communication skills. To learn more, read the full article here: https://www.reflector.com/enterprise/across_carolina/5th-grader-urges-more-interaction-less-screen-time/article_1b40628e-9c7f-4623-81a5-0af2c90e3095.html