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AI Literacy: A Toolkit for Family Engagement

As AI continues to shape how we live, learn, and connect, children and adults need to understand how it works. Join Day of AI and Common Sense Media for this edWebinar as they share a brand-new toolkit for family engagement around...

Monday, Jul. 28, 2025 9 am - 10 am PDT

Grades

Pre-K–8

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Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Program

Partnering with families is essential for student success—and their digital-well-being.

We know. Kids are constantly using devices in and out of school for learning and connection—meanwhile, the adults in their lives are trying to keep p...

Grades

Pre-K–12

Webinars & Events

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

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

Webinars & Events

The Future of Work: Understanding AI and Preparing Kids for a Rapidly Changing Economy

Today's kids will have multiple careers in their lifetimes and may wind up in jobs that haven't yet been invented. Adding to the unknown is artificial intelligence (AI), which is accelerating change at dizzying speed.Being a good ...

Wednesday, May. 7, 2025 5 pm - 6 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

Webinars & Events

Media Use by Kids Zero to Eight: The Common Sense Census Report

Join Dr. Michael Robb, Head of Research, and Dr. Supreet Mann, Director of Research, both from Common Sense Media, as they showcase the newest research, The 2025 Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Zero to Eight. Michael and Su...

Tuesday, Apr. 8, 2025 11 am - 12 pm PDT

Grades

Pre-K–3

Webinars & Events

Digital Wellness Checkup: Healthy Tech Habits for Families and Young Kids

What does the latest research tell us about how young minds are adapting to advanced tech tools? In Common Sense's new report, "The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Zero to Eight, 2024," we explore how the youngest users are...

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 5 pm - 6 pm PST

Grades

K–12

Webinars & Events

Online Safety: Parenting Tips for Kids and Teens

In today's connected world, helping kids and teens protect their privacy and maintain a positive online identity is critical to their future and overall well-being. Join us for a 30-minute chat to get tips and tools on fostering a...

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 4 pm - 4 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

Informational Page

Family Engagement Resources

For kids, digital life is real life. It's where they build friendships, take a stand on issues, and do so much more. Encourage kids and their familie...

Grades

Pre-K–12

Webinars & Events

Back-to-School: Managing Digital Devices for a Successful School Year

As the back-to-school season begins, it's time to bring back healthy habits with media and technology. During summer, many of us spend more time on screens, and reestablishing healthy tech habits can seem overwhelming. Join Common...

Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2024 5 pm - 5 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

Article

5 Talking Points About Tech for Your Back-to-School Night

Answer parents' questions about tech before they ask.

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

Pre-K–12

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SpacesEDU

Platform for student work and messaging celebrates student growth

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Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, Web, iPad, iPhone

Article

Free Back-to-School Templates for Teachers and Families

Help students and their families lay the foundation for a positive, successful school year.

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

Pre-K–12

Video

Make It Easy for Students and Parents to Sign Up with Seesaw

Here’s a super-simple way to get students and parents signed up with Seesaw. It’s best to get parents signed up right off the bat, at the beginning of the year, and luckily Seesaw makes this easy. With this tip you can establish S...

Time

1:54

Grades

K–12

Video

Power Up Your Parent Communication

Effective parent-teacher communication is crucial in helping students learn. But for busy teachers, it can be challenging just to keep up. Can apps and other digital tools make it easier to keep everyone -- parents and students --...

Time

2:35

Grades

K–12