Advice Articles & Tips from Common Sense Education

7 Tips for Remote Family-Teacher Conferences

Paul Barnwell | October 8, 2020

Key ways to ensure these essential check-ins are positive and productive for everyone during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jeff Knutson | October 7, 2020

Use this lesson plan to help students think critically about political ads on social media.

Christine Elgersma | September 24, 2020

Get ideas to improve your practice, better meet students’ needs, support parents/caregivers, and sustain your own well-being.

Kelly Mendoza | September 22, 2020

What is E-rate? And what does E-rate have to do with digital citizenship? Learn more about this federal program for schools and libraries.

Jeff Knutson | August 12, 2020

Use this lesson plan to help students think critically about social media's impact on elections and voting.

Paul Barnwell | August 7, 2020

Learn 6 key considerations for a blended model of in-person and remote instruction.

Erin Wilkey Oh | August 7, 2020

Get ideas and tips to make this virtual kickoff event a success for you and your students' families.

Christine Elgersma | July 30, 2020

Help parents and caregivers keep kids focused, interested, and balanced while learning from home.

Kelly Mendoza | July 30, 2020

Use these short, self-guided activities to create a positive culture around digital learning.

Kelly Mendoza | July 29, 2020

Use these short, self-guided digital citizenship activities and create a positive culture around digital learning.