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Snap is trying to help educators better understand how students use Snapchat

Snap wants to help educators have a better understanding how how teens use Snapchat, as well as the safety resources and protections that are available to schools and students.

As millions of young people head back to school, Snap wants to help educators have a better understanding of how teens use Snapchat, and be aware of the safety resources and protections that are available. The guide offers educators materials they can pass along to parents and counselors to help students navigate serious online risks such as bullying, mental health concerns and sextortion. The merits of sweeping bans on phones in schools are up for debate, but there's no denying that there's value in helping educators and students have a better understanding of how to safely use their devices, various apps and the internet.

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