Dan Florell
@schoolpsychtech.bsky.social
School psychologist. Professor at Eastern Kentucky University and owner of private practice MindPsi. Interested in use of technology in providing mental health to children and adolescents.
Neither cold, air travel, or other issues shall dissuade me from finishing up my fall speaking engagements. After cancel my in-person presentation, LSPA showed incredible flexibility and I was able to present on #AI in #schoolpsychology. Small victories!
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Neither cold, air travel, or other issues shall dissuade me from finishing up my fall speaking engagements. After cancel my in-person presentation, LSPA showed incredible flexibility and I was able to present on #AI in #schoolpsychology. Small victories!
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In 2021, the government made federal tax credits for families raising children more widely available and generous.
Our recent report assesses how these changes impacted #ChildPoverty and future directions for addressing child #poverty in the U.S.: https://ow.ly/hy2E50Xlfbn
Our recent report assesses how these changes impacted #ChildPoverty and future directions for addressing child #poverty in the U.S.: https://ow.ly/hy2E50Xlfbn
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In 2021, the government made federal tax credits for families raising children more widely available and generous.
Our recent report assesses how these changes impacted #ChildPoverty and future directions for addressing child #poverty in the U.S.: https://ow.ly/hy2E50Xlfbn
Our recent report assesses how these changes impacted #ChildPoverty and future directions for addressing child #poverty in the U.S.: https://ow.ly/hy2E50Xlfbn
Kept the #AI in #clinicalpsychology trainings rolling. Presented to the PsyD graduate students and faculty at @easternkentuckyu.bsky.social.
Got too busy to remember my memento photo op! Did the training happen if I didn't document it?
Got too busy to remember my memento photo op! Did the training happen if I didn't document it?
October 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Kept the #AI in #clinicalpsychology trainings rolling. Presented to the PsyD graduate students and faculty at @easternkentuckyu.bsky.social.
Got too busy to remember my memento photo op! Did the training happen if I didn't document it?
Got too busy to remember my memento photo op! Did the training happen if I didn't document it?
New article highlighting a recent #JAMA finding that early tween social media use related to decreases in cognitive functioning. @edweek.org wrote up a good article summarizing those findings that I chimed in on.
www.edweek.org/leadership/k...
www.edweek.org/leadership/k...
Kids’ Social Media Use Linked to Lower Reading and Memory Scores, Study Suggests
While the differences in scores are subtle, researchers say it could add up in the long term.
www.edweek.org
October 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
New article highlighting a recent #JAMA finding that early tween social media use related to decreases in cognitive functioning. @edweek.org wrote up a good article summarizing those findings that I chimed in on.
www.edweek.org/leadership/k...
www.edweek.org/leadership/k...
I have been keeping the #AI presentations rolling with my local presentation to the Southeast South Central co-op in London, KY with a lot of my former #schoolpsychology students. So good to see everyone as it has been years since I have seen them.
October 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I have been keeping the #AI presentations rolling with my local presentation to the Southeast South Central co-op in London, KY with a lot of my former #schoolpsychology students. So good to see everyone as it has been years since I have seen them.
Enjoyed presenting at Newport News Public Schools about the use of AI in #schoolpsychology and #socialwork. At some point I will get better at taking selfies.
October 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Enjoyed presenting at Newport News Public Schools about the use of AI in #schoolpsychology and #socialwork. At some point I will get better at taking selfies.
Interviewed with Samantha Valentino at @wkyt.com about student #grief reactions of teens after a horrific murder. #violence #adolescent
www.wkyt.com/2025/10/04/1...
www.wkyt.com/2025/10/04/1...
18-year-old charged in deaths of 2 Lexington teens makes first court appearance
Jesus Eduardo Reyes Ocampo made his first court appearance as an adult Friday afternoon.
www.wkyt.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Interviewed with Samantha Valentino at @wkyt.com about student #grief reactions of teens after a horrific murder. #violence #adolescent
www.wkyt.com/2025/10/04/1...
www.wkyt.com/2025/10/04/1...
Enjoyed seeing everyone at #KAPSCon25 and being back in my home state for a presentation on #certification, #licensure, #PSYPACT, and the new school psychology pact. Lots of interest. #schoolpsychology
October 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Enjoyed seeing everyone at #KAPSCon25 and being back in my home state for a presentation on #certification, #licensure, #PSYPACT, and the new school psychology pact. Lots of interest. #schoolpsychology
Thankful to be a part of the Ask a Psychologist series put on by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation and Mental Health America of Kentucky (Official) as we focused on #AI, its use, and implications for society. #schoolpsychology #psychologist
September 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Thankful to be a part of the Ask a Psychologist series put on by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation and Mental Health America of Kentucky (Official) as we focused on #AI, its use, and implications for society. #schoolpsychology #psychologist
The long-awaited guidance on #AI from NASP has been released. It was a terrific experience working with all the task force particularly the #ethics section I was on. Check out the guidance if you are a NASP member. #schoolpsychology
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September 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The long-awaited guidance on #AI from NASP has been released. It was a terrific experience working with all the task force particularly the #ethics section I was on. Check out the guidance if you are a NASP member. #schoolpsychology
www.nasponline.org/resources-an...
www.nasponline.org/resources-an...
I enjoyed remotely joining Colorado Department of Education for their Landscape of Wellbeing conference to discuss the digital influence on #Adolescence #wellbeing and #behavior. So important for teachers to recognize behaviors associated with screen use.
www.cde.state.co.us/thelandscape
www.cde.state.co.us/thelandscape
Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging | CDE
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September 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I enjoyed remotely joining Colorado Department of Education for their Landscape of Wellbeing conference to discuss the digital influence on #Adolescence #wellbeing and #behavior. So important for teachers to recognize behaviors associated with screen use.
www.cde.state.co.us/thelandscape
www.cde.state.co.us/thelandscape
Enjoyed being able to present on #AI in school psychology to William James College graduate students and their supervisors. It was a great dynamic and interactive time! #schoolpsychology
September 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Enjoyed being able to present on #AI in school psychology to William James College graduate students and their supervisors. It was a great dynamic and interactive time! #schoolpsychology
Big present for young kids at start of 2026 regarding Sesame Street. It's posting hundreds of full episodes to YouTube. Great for preschool lessons and school counselors discussing #socialskills. I still love Grover explaining near and far! #schoolpsychology
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sesameworkshop.org/about-us/pre...
A Sunny Day is Coming to YouTube: YouTube’s Expanded Partnership with Sesame Street - Sesame Workshop
Today, more families than ever before gather around the TV screen to watch YouTube. That’s why Youtube is excited to announce an expanded partnership with
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September 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Big present for young kids at start of 2026 regarding Sesame Street. It's posting hundreds of full episodes to YouTube. Great for preschool lessons and school counselors discussing #socialskills. I still love Grover explaining near and far! #schoolpsychology
sesameworkshop.org/about-us/pre...
sesameworkshop.org/about-us/pre...
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Recently released results from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress reveal that high school seniors' average reading and math scores have dropped to historic lows.
Struggling High School Seniors Fall Even Further Behind on 'Nation's Report Card'
More 12th graders than ever before are scoring below the test's threshold for mastery of “basic” skills.
www.edweek.org
September 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Recently released results from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress reveal that high school seniors' average reading and math scores have dropped to historic lows.
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As we approach 2030, digital literacy is evolving beyond the basic ability to operate devices and navigate the internet. Here's a few skills your students are going to need. #EduSky #digitalliteracy
www.techlearning.com/news/8-core-...
www.techlearning.com/news/8-core-...
8 Core Digital Literacy Skills for 2030
Preparing for 2030 requires more than updating software, it requires updating mindsets while still embracing the core cultural literacies in the arts, sciences, and the humanities.
www.techlearning.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
As we approach 2030, digital literacy is evolving beyond the basic ability to operate devices and navigate the internet. Here's a few skills your students are going to need. #EduSky #digitalliteracy
www.techlearning.com/news/8-core-...
www.techlearning.com/news/8-core-...
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Active shooter drills are an increasingly common part of student life, but the implementation of these drills varies widely and some practices may negatively impact students and educators.
Learn more from our new report: buff.ly/fM7bd11
Learn more from our new report: buff.ly/fM7bd11
August 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Active shooter drills are an increasingly common part of student life, but the implementation of these drills varies widely and some practices may negatively impact students and educators.
Learn more from our new report: buff.ly/fM7bd11
Learn more from our new report: buff.ly/fM7bd11
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“Impossible tradeoffs” await districts as Medicaid cuts shift healthcare costs to states, impacting services for students most in need.
What Will Medicaid Cuts Mean For School Health and Wellness Services? - EdSurge News
The outlook is bleak for children who lose access to Medicaid in school. As one health expert put it, kids will get sicker, “which will cost everybody ...
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August 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
“Impossible tradeoffs” await districts as Medicaid cuts shift healthcare costs to states, impacting services for students most in need.
While #AI #chatbots have a lot of potential therapeutically, it is the wild west out there and the public is getting harmed. Kudos to American Psychological Association for voicing concern. #schoolpsychology #mentalhealth
updates.apaservices.org/apa-calls-fo...
updates.apaservices.org/apa-calls-fo...
APA Calls for Investigation into Generative AI Chatbots
APA requests an investigation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission into the unreasonable risk of injury posed by generative AI chatbots as consumer products.
updates.apaservices.org
August 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
While #AI #chatbots have a lot of potential therapeutically, it is the wild west out there and the public is getting harmed. Kudos to American Psychological Association for voicing concern. #schoolpsychology #mentalhealth
updates.apaservices.org/apa-calls-fo...
updates.apaservices.org/apa-calls-fo...
Bravo for at least half the states to have an #AI policy for schools and putting in some guardrails on how to use this #technology.
www.the74million.org/article/more...
www.the74million.org/article/more...
More Than Half the States Have Issued AI Guidance for Schools
In the absence of federal rules, at least 28 states have issued frameworks for K-12 schools.
www.the74million.org
August 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Bravo for at least half the states to have an #AI policy for schools and putting in some guardrails on how to use this #technology.
www.the74million.org/article/more...
www.the74million.org/article/more...
#chatgpt just released Study Mode further muddying educators efforts on coming up with a solid #AI policy. It is promising but too easy to switch to the regular answer it for me mode. Too tempting to go easy route even for students who are trying to learn the content.
www.edweek.org/technology/w...
www.edweek.org/technology/w...
What Teachers Should Know About ChatGPT’s New Study Mode Feature
ChatGPT's new study mode feature will not necessarily prevent the use of AI to cheat.
www.edweek.org
July 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
#chatgpt just released Study Mode further muddying educators efforts on coming up with a solid #AI policy. It is promising but too easy to switch to the regular answer it for me mode. Too tempting to go easy route even for students who are trying to learn the content.
www.edweek.org/technology/w...
www.edweek.org/technology/w...
American Psychological Association does a good job here with #EthicalAI guidance for using #AI in clinical practice. Simple and straightforward on the main issues to consider. #schoolpsychology
www.apa.org/topics/artif...
www.apa.org/topics/artif...
www.apa.org
July 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
American Psychological Association does a good job here with #EthicalAI guidance for using #AI in clinical practice. Simple and straightforward on the main issues to consider. #schoolpsychology
www.apa.org/topics/artif...
www.apa.org/topics/artif...
Related on teens use of #AI #chatbots as companions from Common Sense Media raise valid concerns. From developmental perspective, what happens when chatbot relationships influence expectations with human relationships? More discussion is needed.
www.commonsensemedia.org/research/tal...
www.commonsensemedia.org/research/tal...
Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: How and Why Teens Use AI Companions
Our new report finds that teens' AI companion use is commonplace, complicated, and sometimes concerning.
www.commonsensemedia.org
July 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Related on teens use of #AI #chatbots as companions from Common Sense Media raise valid concerns. From developmental perspective, what happens when chatbot relationships influence expectations with human relationships? More discussion is needed.
www.commonsensemedia.org/research/tal...
www.commonsensemedia.org/research/tal...
Interesting survey about how students are using #AI. While institutions fumble along creating policies, #students are forging ahead with no guidance and all of the positive and negative implications that go with it. #schoolpsychology #chatbot #mentalhealth
www.eschoolnews.com/pdfs/how-stu...
www.eschoolnews.com/pdfs/how-stu...
How Students Are Really Using AI and What Schools Should Know
www.eschoolnews.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Interesting survey about how students are using #AI. While institutions fumble along creating policies, #students are forging ahead with no guidance and all of the positive and negative implications that go with it. #schoolpsychology #chatbot #mentalhealth
www.eschoolnews.com/pdfs/how-stu...
www.eschoolnews.com/pdfs/how-stu...
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What if students had to pass a class to prove they could manage their tech use before being allowed to use personal devices at school?
That idea, or "digital driver's license," is a concept that experts say is worth exploring.
That idea, or "digital driver's license," is a concept that experts say is worth exploring.
Could a Digital Driver’s License Help Students Manage Their Cellphone Use?
Experts say that schools need to teach students healthy cellphone habits, even if their devices are banned at school.
www.edweek.org
July 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
What if students had to pass a class to prove they could manage their tech use before being allowed to use personal devices at school?
That idea, or "digital driver's license," is a concept that experts say is worth exploring.
That idea, or "digital driver's license," is a concept that experts say is worth exploring.
I found this to be an interesting piece on the cost of overrelying on digital tools that is likely accelerating as we reach the AI age. #AI #Memory #SchoolPsychology
www.smartbrief.com/original/how...
www.smartbrief.com/original/how...
How digital amnesia is eroding your leadership edge - SmartBrief
Digital tools are useful, but can also lead to digital amnesia. Debbie Jenkins offers some strategies for leaders to regain control.
www.smartbrief.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I found this to be an interesting piece on the cost of overrelying on digital tools that is likely accelerating as we reach the AI age. #AI #Memory #SchoolPsychology
www.smartbrief.com/original/how...
www.smartbrief.com/original/how...