Photo of a teacher following the Common Sense Education Instagram account and smiling

Follow our Instagram account for educators

Keep up with the latest media and tech trends, and all of our free resources for teachers.

Follow us today!
Filter results 135
Reset filters

Sort:

Grades

Topics

Subjects

Resource Type

Results loading

Articles

Tips and ideas on trends and issues in today's classrooms.

Sort:
135 results
Recent

Article

How to Handle Pornography at School and at Home

They'll see adult content. Here's what we can do.

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

K–12

Recent

Article

25 Fun Activities to Start the School Year

Create community, foster well-being, and set expectations as you go back to school!

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

Article

5 Must-Have Google Search Tips for Students

Is Google OK for formal research? It's complicated.

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

3–12

Article

Teachers' Essential Guide to Viral Online Challenges

Everything you need to know about TikTok and YouTube challenges that start online and leak into the classroom.

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

Article

When Families Ask About AI

Parents and caregivers have questions about artificial intelligence, so be ready with these answers.

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

Article

Teachers' Essential Guide to YouTube

Everything you want to know about using YouTube in your classroom.

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

Pre-K–12

Article

16 Great Movies for the STEM Classroom

Use these powerful films to teach problem-solving and nurture students' curiosity.

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Danny Wagner

Grades

1–12

Article

10 Summer Movies to Broaden Kids' Perspectives

Get students thinking and reflecting over the break.

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Danny Wagner

Grades

1–12

Article

Help Students Avoid the Summer Slide (and Still Have Fun)

Use these resources and pass them along to families before the break.

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

Article

Offline Digital Citizenship: Soft Skills to Support Strong Online Habits

Help students build the off-screen skills they need for their online lives.

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

Article

Offline and Off-Screen Activities for Minds-On Learning

Take learning offline with activities that engage kids in a variety of ways.

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

Pre-K–12

Article

In the Moment: Interventions for Cyberbullying, Misinformation & More

Solve difficult digital media situations with these timely resources.

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

Article

ChatGPT and Beyond: How to Handle AI in Schools

Here's what educators can do as artificial intelligence evolves.

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

Article

How to Help Prevent AI Use for Plagiarism

Stop cheating before it starts with these tips.

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

Article

22 Podcasts for the STEM Classroom

Practice active listening with these science, math, tech, and engineering podcasts

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12