Digital Smarts - Student Athlete Social Media Polices Under Review
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A star Wisconsin high school basketball player has been suspended for 5 games because of her tweet protesting a state athletic association policy. The incident has drawn international attention. April Gehl, who wrote a tweet protesting the efforts of schools to police “unsupportive” chanting at games, has sparked a debate about what student athletes can say on social media. It has also renewed conversation about this generation as being “perpetually offended.” Either way, this might be a good time to have a conversation with your children about the kind of scrutiny their online presence can receive.