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8th Graders Participate in ESU 5 Digital Citizenship Symposium

Southern

December 19, 2025

Select 8th graders attended the Nebraska Digital Citizenship Symposium hosted by the ESUs across the state. Students listened to Dr. Kristen Mattson present on the topic of AI Companions, discussing its pros and cons. Students then worked together to formulate a presentation to take back to school, sharing the key takeaways from the event.