Talk Out of School

Interview with Dr. Akeem Marsh on cellphones & social media

Episode Summary

Dr. Kaliris Salas Ramirez interviews adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Akeem Marsh about banning cellphones in schools and effects of social media on teens.

Episode Notes

School Cellphone Ban Is Critical for ‘Addicted’ Students, NYC Chancellor Says
https://www.edweek.org/technology/school-cellphone-ban-is-critical-for-addicted-students-nyc-chancellor-says/2024/06

NY Students Banned From Using Phones First Hated, Then Loved It
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-17/new-york-schools-that-banned-mobile-phones-see-student-grades-rise

NYC planning a school cellphone ban for February, principals say
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/07/17/nyc-school-cellphone-ban-could-take-effect-february-2025/

AQE: School funding and Foundation Aid
https://www.aqeny.org/our-campaigns/school-funding-foundation-aid

NYS eyes changes to Foundation Aid Formula
https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/07/16/new-york-state-eyes-changes-to-25-billion-school-aid-formula/

Advocates for Children testimony
https://advocatesforchildren.org/policy-resource/afc-testifies-on-foundation-aid-formula/

Top official overseeing early childhood to exit
https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2024/07/top-official-overseeing-early-childhood-education-to-exit-00167040

NYC paid consultants $350,000 to help right-size preschool programs. The findings remain elusive.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/07/19/accenture-report-nyc-education-preschool-seats-eric-adams/

Akeem Marsh, MD, Not Just Bad Kids: The Adversity and Disruptive Behavior Link
https://www.amazon.com/Not-Just-Bad-Kids-Disruptive/dp/0128189541