Technology has made access to information and connection with people around the world instantly possible. It’s a valuable teaching tool for educators.

But that same technology has a dark side, causing kids to misbehave and use social media inappropriately. It’s led to more parent and teacher oversight and, in some cases, suspension, even in Wrangell.

Bob Davis, assistant principal of the high school and middle school, recently has sent out messages to parents letting them know about a slew of TikTok challenges that had made their way to Wrangell. TikTok is a social media app used for s...