Semester I events
Technology
17-18 September
Patrick Green, educational technology author and consultant, shared his vast experience with our community on the following topics: screentime for students, concerns about sexting and pornography; and social media, gaming and mental health. Patrick speaks globally on digital wellness, parenting, screentime and digital citizenship.
Journalism/global perspective: a panel discussion
22 October
The impact of misinformation on global elections and democracy. The panel comprised ASL parents Chris Anderson (LSE), Derya Matras (Meta) and David Rhodes (Sky), and was moderated by social studies teacher Terry Gladis. Questions were posed by Standard editors as the publication is entering its 50th year.
Parent education
6 November
Dr. Frances Jensen of the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, and author of The Teenage Brain, shared research on the unique strengths and vulnerabilities of the teenage brain, and the interplay of our modern environment at this critical juncture in brain development.
Innovation: the Sir Mohamed Mansour Innovator in Residence Lecture
20 November
Our innovator in residence (IIR) for 2024-25, Christina Adane, presented on her life as a Gen Z changemaker, contrasting her experiences of school with her work in the real world. ASL students who collaborated with our IIR, helped Christina showcase their combined creativity at ASL during the semester.
Semester II events
Literature: the Bergeron Lecture
March
Our Bergeron Fellow for 2024-25 is Megan Mayhew Bergman, writer and environmental journalist. Megan will present the annual Bergeron Lecture at an evening event during her week’s residency at ASL working with middle school students in English class on a particular genre of writing. Megan will also hold workshops for English teachers.
Well-being
April
Scott Galloway, professor of marketing at NYU Stern School of Business, ASL parent, and author of five books, including The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and Meaning, will present on the Algebra of Happiness at an evening event.