Understanding AI is an essential digital literacy skill. We have free resources to help.

Schools everywhere are grappling with AI. Students are using it, teachers are learning about it, and districts are beginning to create their own policies for it. Dive into our free resources to find practical ways to address AI in your classroom (or school).

PD Course: AI Basics for K–12 Teachers

Take our free, foundational course for educators.

AI Toolkit for School Districts

Build a clear strategy for AI in your school or district with our comprehensive toolkit.

AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6–12

Use quick, grab-and-go lessons to help your students think critically about AI and its impacts.

AI Risk Assessments

Learn about different AI tools' benefits and risks for kids in real-world settings.

Self-paced PD courses

AI training for K–12 teachers

If you're an educator, understanding AI isn't optional – it's essential. Our two free professional development courses will give you the foundation you need. From AI fundamentals to hands-on strategies for using ChatGPT in your teaching practice, these courses will help you stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Toolkits, articles, and advice

Tips and advice for managing AI in your classroom, school, and district

Get clear, actionable guidance on managing the evolving role of AI in K–12 education. Whether you're a classroom teacher, school administrator, or district leader, these resources offer practical strategies, policy suggestions, and classroom-ready tips to help you make informed decisions about AI.

Digital literacy & well-being

AI literacy lessons for grades 6–12

Use this collection of quick lessons (20 minutes or less!) to give students an introduction to AI and help them understand its social and ethical impacts. Through these lessons, students will understand what AI is and how it works, consider its potential benefits and risks, and think critically about how we can all be responsible and ethical users of AI.

About our work

Learn more about Common Sense Media's work in AI

At Common Sense, we believe AI must work for everyone—especially in schools and with kids, teens, and families. That means building AI systems that are safe, responsible, ethical, and inclusive by design. See the links below to learn more about our organization's work in the AI space, our assessments of various AI tools' risks and benefits for kids, and our research on AI and other topics around media and tech.