Digital Wellbeing & Safety Curriculum
"When you know better, you can contribute to better, so that you can do and be better."
Introduction
The Digital Wellbeing & Safety Curriculum is designed to help educators create meaningful conversations about social media, technology, and mental health with young people. Through interactive activities, reflection, and discussion, the curriculum empowers youth to better understand their digital experiences, build healthier online habits, and strengthen their digital literacy. Each lesson is flexible, engaging, and designed to support learning in classrooms, after-school programs, and community settings.
The project combines:
- Digital wellbeing education
- Youth leadership
- Policy engagement
- Creative expression
Our Approach
Black-Centered. Interactive. Youth-Led.
The curriculum was intentionally designed to:
- Run over an extended period during the school day
- Be created by Black staff alongside Black youth
- Foster an affinity space for Black students
- Use interactive, discussion-based learning
How to Use the Curriculum
The Digital Wellbeing & Safety Curriculum is designed to be flexible, interactive, and easy to facilitate in classrooms, after-school programs, and community settings. Each lesson follows the same four-part structure to support engaging, discussion-based learning:
- Logging In – Introduce the topic with an engaging activity.
- Main Ideas – Explore key concepts through discussion and learning activities.
- Uploading Activity – Apply learning through hands-on or collaborative exercises.
- Reflection & Connection – Reflect on key takeaways and connect learning to everyday life.
Each lesson also includes learning objectives, facilitator guidance, key vocabulary, and additional resources to help educators confidently lead meaningful conversations about digital wellbeing.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding Algorithms
97%
Students reported understanding how algorithms drive social media use.
Digital Footprint
94%
Students understood how their digital footprint can affect future opportunities.
Addictive Design
91%
Students recognized that social media platforms are intentionally designed to encourage excessive use.
Mental Health
83%
Students understood how platform design can contribute to mental health challenges.
The Impact
86%
Students said the class supported their mental health as Black youth.
77%
Students changed their social media habits because of what they learned.