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Important Resources

Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. Common Sense empowers parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.

Common Sense Media helps families make smart media choices. Common Sense Media offers the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. The Parent Tips & FAQ page help families understand and navigate the problems and possibilities of raising children in the digital age.

Digital Literacy & Citizenship Curriculum

Common Sense Education provides high-quality digital literacy and citizenship programs to educators and school communities. Together, Common Sense and educators work to empower students to harness technology for learning and life. The free resources include ratings and reviews of digital tools, a comprehensive K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum, ready-made lesson plans, videos, webinars, and more.

Relevant Topics

How much screen time is appropriate?

How much time children spend using technology during the day is a concern for many parents. Recent studies have differentiated between active screen time and passive screen time but everyone agrees that setting expectations for overall screen time for children is important to providing a well rounded learning experience.

Common Sense Media's Screen Time Resources.

Read more about guidelines on screen time here.

What should I do about cyberbullying?

Once kids go online, their chances of finding cyberbullies, haters, and trolls is, sadly, quite high. On Common Sense, find age-specific guidelines, videos, and articles to help with tough conversations -- whether your kid is a bully or is being bullied. Common Sense answers all your cyberbullying questions, offering age-appropriate advice, school resources, and more from parents and experts.

How can I teach my child to be safe online?

All activity over the network or using district technologies may be monitored and retained. No use of the district network or equipment is private. Users are expected to communicate with the same appropriate, safe, mindful courteous conduct online as offline. Users should be careful not to share personally-identifying information online or attempt to open files or follow links from an unknown or untrusted origin. Again, Common Sense Education has quality resources about online student safety that helps minors be educated about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms and cyber bullying awareness and response.

How can I learn more about parental controls?

Parental controls can support you in your efforts to keep your child's Internet experiences safe, fun, and productive. They work best when used openly and honestly in partnership with your child. You can read more about recommendations and solutions in this article on Common Sense Media.

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