The court system is a topic many students learn about in school, but many never expect to hear about their own district being involved in a case. It has recently been brought to many people’s attention that the DeKalb County School District is suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube for the “unprecedented mental health crisis” the county claims these platforms have caused.
Students’ focus and mental health are at the center of this case, as DeKalb County is claiming many of these companies have been found to cause long-term issues for both students and classrooms.
According to CBS News, “[DeKalb County] accuses the companies of ‘deliberately designing addictive features to capture and exploit children’s attention,’ a design decision that local districts say has drained school resources, disrupted classrooms, and worsened student anxiety and depression.”…