Portsmouth School Department families and faculty/staff are invited to join a District Wide Book Study
The Anxious Generation:
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Purpose: Bring awareness to the topic of school aged students and their relationships with their smart devices.
Goal: Each session will explore the impact of technology and social media on students, schools,and families, with opportunities to apply these insights in school, at home, and in the community.
Location: Portsmouth Middle School in the library/media space
Moderator: Dr. Jay Masterson, PMS Principal
Dates:
March 12, 2025 5:00-6:00 P.M. Session 1- Parts 1 and 2 of the book (pages 1-112)
March 19, 2025 5:00-6:00 P.M. Session 2- Part 3 of the book (pages 113-220)
March 26, 2025 5:00-6:00 P.M. Session 3- Part 4 of the book (pages 221-296)
Book available at Amazon
Participants are responsible for their own copy of the book. Dr. Masterson is looking for sponsorship opportunities. If you are interested in joining the book study, please fill out this form. Once you fill it out, you will receive updates about the book study from Dr. Masterson.