WESTPORT — With social media’s impact on young minds under increasing scrutiny — and as Westport public schools’ top administrator considers a blanket ban on cellphones and other electronic devices in local schools — a community forum on the issue is planned Jan. 29.

“Social Media & Your Kids,” a program presented by Max Stossel, founder of Social Awakening — a group that “helps teens, schools, and parents survive and thrive in this digital world,” according to its website — will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the Bedford Middle School auditorium, 88 North Ave.

The program is co-sponsored by Westport public schools and Westport Together. To register, click here.

“This engaging and insightful conversation will explore the impact of social media on our children’s mental health and well-being while offering practical strategies for creating healthier digital habits,” Supt. of Schools Thomas Scarice said in a statement announcing the program. “All families are encouraged to attend this important event to better understand the influence of social media and how we can work together to support our youth.”

Scarice, who last year proposed the Board of Education consider imposing a ban on cellphones and other wearable electronics, is currently exploring that idea before making a final recommendation.

Stossel, according to the announcement, is an award-winning artist who also has an extensive background in the social media field. He oversaw social media for major brands, and later worked for a social media company. Over the last decade, he has spoken with more than  a million students, parents and educators about social media’s impact on people’s lives, and has created resources to help manage that impact, according to the announcement.

In addition to Stossel’s community presentation  on the evening of Jan. 29, Scarice said he also is scheduled to appear at student assemblies on the topic at both of the town’s middle schools Jan. 28 and 29. The superintendent said the Stossel programs are part of a “process so that the school community can learn about the impact of smartphones and wearable technology on student well-being and academic performance.”

For questions or more information, contact Westport Together at info@westporttogether.org or 203-555-1234.