Navigating the news and media landscape can be challenging – especially in an election year. From wall-to-wall campaign coverage to attack ads and stump speeches, there’s a lot to process – especially for students. Political schemes like October surprises have…
After-school programs offer a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn and socialize with one another. Join Mitch McCormick, director of the 4-H Afterschool Programs in Jefferson County, New York, as he shares tips on how to design a virtual after…
Join founder and CEO of Breathe for Change Dr. Ilana Nankin and Diane Jones Lowrey, senior director of community partnerships at Common Sense, as they engage in a powerful conversation about why your well-being matters. Ilana's dissertation revealed the critical…
As many classrooms head back into the virtual world this fall, hands-on activities do not need to be left behind. Join two Mooresville Graded School District teachers in North Carolina—Lindsay Smith, a high school science teacher, and Jill Zsupann, a third grade…
How can we best meet the unique academic, social, and language needs of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse? Join Dr. Elvira Armas, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Center for Equity for English Learners at Loyola Marymount University,…
When you think of improv, you probably imagine a comedian going off script rather than an educator sitting in front of a laptop. While the use of humor to spark learning can be difficult for some educators to grasp, the need for us to alleviate our students'…
Whether we are 6 feet apart or teaching online, our classrooms are going to look different this school year. No longer can we rely on our regular pair and share or group work formats but that doesn’t mean collaboration and sharing is over. How can we take…
Are you adjusting to a new and unfamiliar environment of teaching and learning online and need new ways of presenting content? Moving assignments to a digital format can seem daunting, especially with the assortment of tools that are being thrown at teachers.…
Many families rely on their public libraries during the summertime. In a time of a pandemic, public libraries will be closed during the summer months, and that includes the wonderful face-to-face programming they offer to their communities. How will the pandemic…
Campuses are closing and will likely remain closed for the rest of the school year. For many, our education system is unprepared to transition to remote learning. We need to make learning from home an awesome experience that thrills kids, engages teachers,…
Talking to parents about their media and tech habits at home can be difficult. Many parents avoid the subject for fear of being judged and lectured. Rather than talking at parents, let's focus on engaging them in conversation and making the topic less taboo and…
Successful digital culture-building must be intentional and proactive. Join this edWebinar to learn more about contributing factors that need to be considered when implementing digital citizenship in your school or district. Common Sense Education’s…
Esports is exploding with opportunities for student learning, engagement, and leadership. It's not just about players with the fastest thumbs; many roles comprise this burgeoning field. Learn how one county office has created an esports league and is supporting…
We know that meeting the social and emotional needs of students is critical to academic success; students learn better when they feel heard, valued, and respected. In this session, participants will define and understand the digital stressors kids are facing in…
Since 2013, Common Sense Education has been teachers' trusted source for in-depth, independent, and unbiased ratings and reviews of edtech tools. They’ve rated over 3,000 products for learning, and the Common Sense Privacy Program has evaluated over 500…
