Advice Articles & Tips from Common Sense Education

Essential Digital Citizenship Lessons for the Coronavirus Pandemic

Erin Wilkey Oh | March 16, 2020

Support the transition to distance learning and help students think critically and compassionately about what they see online.

Erin Wilkey Oh | March 13, 2020

Tips and resources for news literacy, media balance, and healthy communication.

Jeff Knutson | March 3, 2020

Give students a chance to connect with each other and be heard.

Tanner Higgin | February 21, 2020

Use this unique art form to build your students' media-literacy skills.

Jamie Knowles | February 14, 2020

Empower subs and students to make the most of your sick days.

Erin Wilkey Oh | February 7, 2020

Help kids practice smart internet habits and stay safe online.

Paul Barnwell | February 4, 2020

Use this lesson plan to help students think deeply about the role of faked and synthetic media in their lives.

Tanner Higgin | January 30, 2020

After dozens of hours testing quizzing tools, we recommend Quizlet and Quizizz for students and teachers.

Tanner Higgin | January 10, 2020

A best-of-the-best collection of resources for social justice- and equity-focused educators.

Tanner Higgin | January 10, 2020

A best-of-the-best collection of resources for teaching and learning about media literacy.