What happened
Meta announced an official expansion of its School Partnership Program (SPP), originally created in collaboration with educational bodies to combat online bullying. Under this update, verified schools in the United States gain access to structured digital tools, including official announcement channels, custom school stories, and interactive notes. School administrators can utilize these broadcast features to safely distribute critical updates, schedules, and extracurricular information directly to students and parents. Additionally, eligible students who complete a secure third-party identity verification process can participate in dedicated school club sections within the platform. Instagram emphasized that all newly introduced features operate under strict administrative oversight by school officials, ensuring a secure environment focused on delivering verified academic information outside of traditional classroom hours while safeguarding student privacy.