The first of a series that offers a practical overview of the key U.S. laws that govern online privacy and safety for children and teenagers. I

With generative AI tools, we all have something far more powerful than a car. And most of us aren’t getting lessons at all.

Classrooms today are hubs of diversity, filled with students who differ in backgrounds, abilities, and aspirations. As educational challenges evolve, teachers must develop new approaches to foster an inclusive classroom atmosphere and reach every learner. Harnessing the power of frameworks like Universal Design for Learning and employing digital tools, educators can transform their strategies to better engage and empower all students. For those seeking to elevate their teach

Key points An executive order, Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth, calls for AI literacy. AI literacy is suddenly an educational priority in K-12 schools. Media and digital literacy lay the foundation for AI literacy. Critical thinking, ethical awareness, and responsible participation are essential to using AI wisely. There’s a lot of excitement surrounding AI literacy right now, and it’s (finally) giving digital and media literacy their long-over

October marks National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take action against a problem that touches nearly every school and community.

As a mental health professional, I’ve witnessed firsthand how today’s digital world profoundly shapes the emotional well-being of young people. Students today are navigating far more than academics—they’re juggling the pressures of social media, the complexities of digital relationships, and the constant presence of screens in nearly every aspect of their lives.

Child using phone Kids today are growing up in a world full of screens and digital spending. For parents, this means juggling two tough...

Kids are forming emotional bonds with chatbots. With digital literacy and parental guidance, kids can have healthy interactions that...

School leaders must do more than equip students with digital literacy skills — they need to teach them how to use digital tools appropriately and responsibly, to be good stewards of technology. There’s power in those cellphones sitting in students’ pockets and backpacks. It’s up to educators to get them to use it the right way.

Leadership doesn’t begin in the boardroom—it begins at home. The seeds of confidence, responsibility, and initiative are planted early,...

Public Wi-Fi is everywhere!  From coffee shops and school libraries to airports and malls, these open networks make it easy to stay...

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While the internet offers countless opportunities for connection and learning, it also poses a growing threat: cyberbullying. It is the...

As it turns out, generative AI – at least in its current incarnations – is different enough from previous media technologies to require a ch

(Editor's Note: This post was republished with the author's consent from their Substack: Digital Brains and Behavior ) Young person on...

Parenting is a profound journey filled with unique challenges and milestones at every age. As children grow, their needs evolve,...

Today, the importance of kindness in online settings cannot be overstated. Fostering a nurturing environment for our children not only in...

Many schools rush to adopt the latest technology based on vendor hype rather than genuine educational value. Without strong, dedicated...

In our tech-driven lives, it's essential to guide our children in how to interact with others online. Digital kindness is not just a...

Technology is no longer just a tool to aid learning. It is changing when, to what degree, and how knowledge is delivered. It affects...