JR Starrett
(Formerly) Senior Director of National Advocacy
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Connecticut becomes the third state to adopt the Washington State approach championed by Common Sense Kids Action
Connecticut Legislature Approves Digital Citizenship and Media-Literacy Legislation
Connecticut becomes the third state to adopt the Washington State approach championed by Common Sense Kids Action
Kids and teens today are using the immense power of digital media to explore, connect, create, and learn in ways never before imagined. With this power, young people have extraordinary opportunities; yet they face potential pitfalls, too. Meanwhile, schools are dealing with the associated ramifications, such as cyberbullying, digital cheating, and safety and security concerns. These issues underscore the need for students to learn -- and for teachers to teach -- digital literacy and digital citizenship skills.
Connecticut recently passed Senate Bill 949, a bill championed by Common Sense Kids Action. The modeled legislation expands school and district access to digital citizenship and media-literacy resources through the creation of a state advisory committee that includes researchers, administrators, educators, and others to review digital citizenship and media-literacy curricula and policy. In passing this legislation, lawmakers in Hartford have shown their commitment to safely harnessing the power of technology within the classroom.
Common Sense Kids Action has been a leading resource for policymakers, school administrators, educators, and parents interested in learning additional ways to help kids thrive in a world driven by media and technology. We believe good online behavior mimics good offline behavior and that there is no differentiating between the two when it comes to safety, responsibility, and respect.
Interested in learning more about our advocacy efforts around expanding digital citizenship and media literacy? Join our efforts -- become a Kids Action Advocate today!
Kids and teens today are using the immense power of digital media to explore, connect, create, and learn in ways never before imagined. With this power, young people have extraordinary opportunities; yet they face potential pitfalls, too. Meanwhile, schools are dealing with the associated ramifications, such as cyberbullying, digital cheating, and safety and security concerns. These issues underscore the need for students to learn -- and for teachers to teach -- digital literacy and digital citizenship skills.
Connecticut recently passed Senate Bill 949, a bill championed by Common Sense Kids Action. The modeled legislation expands school and district access to digital citizenship and media-literacy resources through the creation of a state advisory committee that includes researchers, administrators, educators, and others to review digital citizenship and media-literacy curricula and policy. In passing this legislation, lawmakers in Hartford have shown their commitment to safely harnessing the power of technology within the classroom.
Common Sense Kids Action has been a leading resource for policymakers, school administrators, educators, and parents interested in learning additional ways to help kids thrive in a world driven by media and technology. We believe good online behavior mimics good offline behavior and that there is no differentiating between the two when it comes to safety, responsibility, and respect.
Interested in learning more about our advocacy efforts around expanding digital citizenship and media literacy? Join our efforts -- become a Kids Action Advocate today!
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