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Asheville City School District Joins Social Media Lawsuit

The Asheville City school district has filed to join a class action lawsuit targeting several social media companies. The board voted unanimously on September 14th to recommend the superintendent add the district to the suit, which names Meta, ByteDance, Snap, and Google. The lawsuit alleges the apps are addictive and harm student mental health.

EducationPublished Oct 1, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 3, 12:10 AM

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foxcarolina.comOct 1, 12:00 AM

Asheville City Schools Joins Nationwide Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies

Asheville City Schools has joined over 2,000 school districts in a nationwide lawsuit against major social media companies. The suit alleges platforms like TikTok and Instagram contribute to a student mental health crisis by keeping young people online. The district seeks funds for increased student mental health needs.

EducationPublished Sep 30, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 3, 12:10 AM

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wlos.comSep 30, 12:00 AM

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