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Digital Literacy and Well-Being for K-8: New Lessons from Common Sense Media

With AI tools in kids’ pockets, deepfakes in their feeds, and new platforms emerging monthly, yesterday’s digital citizenship lessons aren’t enough to prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges. Join Eisha Buch, former educator and cu...

Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 10 am - 11 am PDT

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K–8

Informational Page

Common Sense Recognition DIY

Earn a badge through our recognition program.

The Common Sense Recognition Program provides a road map for creating a positive culture of digital learning. This free program includes professional...

Grades

K–12

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Engaging Families in Digital Well-Being: Click with Purpose

How are you connecting with your students’ families about digital well-being? Families—and educators—are busier than ever, but that doesn’t mean that meaningful conversations about media and tech habits have to be complicated. In ...

Monday, Jun. 2, 2025 12 pm - 1 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

Article

3 Core Skills to Build Before AI Use

Prevent shortcuts that could lessen learning by accounting for AI in your instructional approach.

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

Informational Page

Common Sense Ambassadors

Apply to be a Common Sense Ambassador!

Common Sense Ambassadors are a select group of innovative education leaders who find opportunities to share their expertise on topics related to Comm...

Grades

K–12

Article

ChatGPT and Beyond: How to Handle AI in Schools

Here's what educators can do as artificial intelligence evolves.

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

Article

Practical Tips for Teachers to Use AI

Learn about effective prompt engineering, AI tools, and more.

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

Lesson Collection

Digital Citizenship Lessons for Grades 9-12

Interactive Lessons and activities for students in grades 9-12!

Grades

9–12

Article

27 Fun Ways to Celebrate the End of the School Year

Give your students closure and highlight their accomplishments with these creative ideas.

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

Pre-K–12

Informational Page

Digital Citizenship Week

Digital Citizenship Week is October 20–24th, 2025

Each year during the third full week of October, Common Sense leads Digital Citizenship Week, an annual campaign to promote a healthy, balanced, and ...

Grades

K–12

Article

What Is COPPA?

Learn what teachers need to know about this important law.

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

Pre-K–8

Informational Page

Digital Connections for Educators

Introduce students in grades 6–8 to Digital Connections, an interactive video series created by Common Sense Education in collaboration with AT&T...

Grades

6–8

Informational Page

Digital Citizenship Lessons for the UK

Engage learners to think critically, participate responsibly and take ownership of their digital lives.

Build online resilience with our easy-to-use lessons, which include videos, exercises and activities that empower young people with responsible real-...

Grades

K–12

Article

Copyright, Creative Commons, and Fair Use in the Classroom

Learn the law, find free resources, and teach the rules to students.

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

Pre-K–12

Webinars & Events

Teaching How AI Works to K-8 Students

We’ve all heard and seen the impact that artificial intelligence is having on our world. Even our youngest students are encountering AI in their daily lives, but can they really start to understand how it works? Yes, they can!Duri...

Monday, Mar. 3, 2025 12 pm - 1 pm PST

Grades

K–8