Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Haidt, author of the acclaimed book The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness; and Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, education advocate, champion of phone-free schools, and mother of three.

May 9, 2024 · LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent a copy of Jonathan Haidt’s book, “The Anxious Generation,” to the governors of every U.S. state and territory along with a letter encouraging governors to come together to limit social media and screen use for kids and encourage outdoor play to combat America’s mental health crisis.

Nov 25, 2024 · This conversation will feature Jonathan Haidt, author of the acclaimed book “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, education advocate, champion of phone-free schools and mother of three.

Jan 17, 2025 · Governor Sanders hosted Jonathan Haidt in Arkansas at the end of last year for a two-day tour of speaking engagements and school visits. Inspired by Haidt’s research, the Governor launched a phone-free school pilot program in Arkansas last year, offering schools funding for pouches that prevent students from using smartphones during the ...

1 day ago · She was inspired to launch this program after reading The Anxious Generation by author Jonathan Haidt, and also sent a copy of the book to every legislator in Arkansas and every governor in America. Sanders and Haidt toured schools across the state in December to promote the phone-free schools program and see its implementation.

Oct 1, 2024 · On December 5, the Northwest Arkansas community will hear from social psychologist and author of “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness” Jonathan Haidt.

Dec 5, 2024 · Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Haidt, author of the acclaimed book The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.

Dec 5, 2024 · Sanders and Jonathan Haidt -- author of "The Anxious Generation" -- discussed the problems overuse of cellphones and social media can cause for students. "If we give them a device that was...

Jan 22, 2025 · During a panel discussion with social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt, the governor addressed the negative impact that smartphones have on teens and young children.

Oct 2, 2024 · This November and December, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will host two notable lectures, including a conversation between Jane Fonda and Arkansas Native Mary Steenburgen on Nov. 12 and Jonathan Haidt on Dec. 5. Each conversation will begin at 6 p.m.