Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation explores the rise of anxiety, depression, and mental health struggles among young people, particularly in relation to technology, social media, and changing childhood experiences. The Student Agency and Leadership working group will host a full day session seeing how the main topics raised in this book could be addressed by student leadership and agency in schools through practical implementation strategies.
09:30-10:00: Welcome Coffee - Icebreaker
10:00-12:30 1st Session: The Anxious Generation: Leigh Krueger The Rise of Anxiety and Depression The Decline of Real-World Social Skills The Impact of Social Media Overprotective Parenting and Risk Avoidance
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:30 2nd Session:The Role of Student Leadership - Practical implementationnStrategies: Dr Cora Saurer
15:30-16:00 Coffee Break
16:00-17:00 End of day plenary and wrap-up: Annual meeting Creating a mission and value set for the Student Agency and Leadership working group. Feedback on the Young Leaders Conference (gr3-5) and Aspiring Leaders Conference (gr6-8) 2025 Discussion for the need for a Future Leaders Conference (gr9-12)
Instruction, Assessment and Innovation Coordinator, Metropolitan School Frankfurt
Being in education for over 24 years has taught me the real meaning of "you are never too old to learn". Whilst I enjoy problem-solving and creative thinking and bring these regularly into my teaching, I also value and appreciate well-structured systems and order. My passion topics... Read More →
