Students are Shocked at Receiving the Same Graphic Image
One afternoon, in the high school study hall where I work, several students’ phones began buzzing at the exact same time. Initially...
How To Protect Teens from Catfishing and Sextortion
Over the past year, we have been tracking an unsettling uptick in to two very serious online threats. The first is called “catfishing.”...
Cyber Civics Collaborates with AT&T & Warner Bros. Discovery on "The Achievery" for Students
We are honored to be collaborating with AT&T and Warner Bros. Discovery on The Achievery, a new digital learning platform that provides...
Three Reasons Social Media Age Restrictions Matter
The minimum age to open an account on nearly every social media platform‑—TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Kik, YouTube, Snapchat,...
Kids Streaming: What's New?
Sometimes it can be hard to find new content that is appropriate for your kids. So, I thought I’d help and highlight a few new titles...
Children’s Online Safety
This excerpt reprinted by permission from Porch Technology is integral to a child’s life. They will see it everywhere from birth and will...
How Parents and Educators Can Protect Children’s Online Privacy
How Parents and Educators Can Protect Children’s Online Privacy reprinted by permission from Online Master of Legal Studies Programs. For...
These 3 Letters Can Help Kids Thrive in a Digital World
Parents and teachers often wonder “what does a healthy digital world look like”? This is emphasized by a 2020 study from Pew Research...
My Story: Delivering Internet Safety Education to Students in Alabama
When I was seventeen years old, my ex-boyfriend tried to pressure me into sending nude photos of myself to him. I was appalled. This...
Waldorf Schools are Media Literacy Role Models
As we celebrate Media Literacy Week 2021, it’s hard to believe that Waldorf schools in North America have been leading the way when it...
