New Jersey Governor Says America is Failing its Children

Marlton, NJ – Standing inside Cherokee High School this week, Governor Mikie Sherrill outlined what she described as a widening national failure to protect children online, pointing to rising mental health challenges among young people and the role of social media platforms. Joined by state lawmakers, education leaders, and parent advocates, Sherrill used the visit to highlight new steps in her administration’s youth online safety agenda. The announcement comes as families and schools continue to confront increasing rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns among adolescents.