Bill Ready, CEO of Pinterest, is advocating for phone-free schools, aligning with educators' concerns over cell phone distractions during class. With statistics indicating significant usage of phones by teens during school hours, Ready emphasizes the need for reduced distractions to enhance learning outcomes. Under his leadership, Pinterest has prioritized online safety for young users, supporting initiatives like the Kids Online Safety Act and promoting tools to encourage off-peak app usage during school times. This approach marks a thoughtful pivot for social media, aiming for a more responsible engagement with its younger audience.
It's so objectively clear that students will benefit from fewer distractions in the classroom. It will benefit their learning.
Pinterest has called for stronger protections, including a national digital ID system to verify users' ages and support for the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
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