Advice Articles & Tips from Common Sense Education

5 Ways to Get All Students Connected for Distance Learning

Amina Fazlullah | March 31, 2020

Help students and their families access low-cost and free internet, devices, and educational content.

Liz Kline | March 24, 2020

Help kick-start learning at home with these easy-to-use, customizable packets in English and Spanish.

Erin Wilkey Oh | March 16, 2020

From using video to project-based learning, get recommendations on the best tools for distance learning.

Erin Wilkey Oh | March 16, 2020

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

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.