<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cyber Civics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giving parents and teachers the help they need to raise kids who will use technology safely and wisely.]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:31:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cyberwise.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Lost in Court, but Children Are Still Losing Online.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury ruled that Meta misled the public about child safety—but will anything actually change? This post explores the verdict, Section 230, and why kids may still be at risk online.]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/meta-lost-in-court-but-children-are-still-losing-online</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c47535d2e55f64fe08b736</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:59:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0a0b0b_c39ffd38def04996acb11e3c0c3f09b8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_848,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Soni Albright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta’s Teen Accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are social media safety tools really protecting kids—or just shaping public perception? This post breaks down Meta’s Teen Accounts, what the data reveals, and why media literacy matters more than ever.]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/meta-s-teen-accounts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c46aa3653657f03d5dedc0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:23:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0a0b0b_c41863650e2446efbf27cfe1e3c63cfc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_813,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Soni Albright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the Gray Areas of AI in Homework: Strategies for Schools and Parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[opportunities and challenges for schools and families. As AI tools become more common, the line between helpful use and academic dishonesty is becoming harder to define. This guide explores how schools are responding and offers practical ways parents can help children use AI responsibly while still developing critical thinking skills.]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/navigating-the-gray-areas-of-ai-in-homework-strategies-for-schools-and-parents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bcb25e4f2291f10d43978b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:27:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0a0b0b_8ed4ab94663c49cd88910e5690d932c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cyberwise</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Safety Laws for Children &#38; Teens Part 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The REPORT Act of 2024 shifts responsibility for online child safety onto platforms. Expanding mandatory CSAM reporting, faster notifications, and data retention, it highlights the limits of past laws and the need for real accountability, even as teen safety, AI, and upstream risks remain unaddressed.]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/online-safety-laws-for-children-teens-part-4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696006a7957e8f6c8aa3817c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:19:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/accb45_da51865a09d4474bb28274ca3b754c99~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_846,h_932,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Soni Albright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Safety Laws for Children &#38; Teens Part 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) shifted responsibility for online safety from tech companies to schools and libraries. Requiring filters, monitoring, and digital citizenship education, CIPA aims to protect minors but often overblocks, underblocks, and fuels student surveillance. True safety depends on media literacy, transparency, and holding platforms accountable—beyond what filters alone can achieve.]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/online-safety-laws-for-children-teens-part-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696003b0957e8f6c8aa37a8f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:14:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6bccd_f19fc388d8704e84b8572fbcae668f99~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Soni Albright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Safety Laws for Children &#38; Teens: Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although COPPA was passed by Congress in 1998, the law itself hasn’t changed much in more than two decades. Congress wrote the statute broadly and delegated most of the real work to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), directing the agency to “prescribe regulations” to protect children’s personal information.]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/online-safety-laws-for-children-teens-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941d0c16e99824bc103dd60</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:21:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/accb45_6fa236958229435188d4f758e5a87f83~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_794,h_514,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Soni Albright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Safety Laws for Children and Teens: Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/online-safety-laws-for-children-and-teens-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6931cf0fd6a3f601d646f8c1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:05:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_544b0eeba3b4419093c7d0c5a193b471~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Soni Albright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Driver's Ed: 8 Rules of the Digital Road for Good Drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[With generative AI tools, we all have something far more powerful than a car. And most of us aren’t getting lessons at all.]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/ai-driver-s-ed-8-rules-of-the-digital-road-for-good-drivers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691fce0a0acaec313275a14f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:38:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6bccd_ab11de74675f40dfa5d73b11c7c3657f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Pamela Rutledge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovative Strategies for Teachers to Support Diverse Learners]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 teaching practice,...]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/innovative-strategies-for-teachers-to-supportdiverse-learners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f24ec0f07c0a1337b3ea13</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:24:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d0022955273f4bf79e0e79e78cc1ed33~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Guest Author </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Literacy Is Just Digital and Media Literacy in Disguise]]></title><description><![CDATA[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-overdue moment in the...]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/ai-literacy-is-just-digital-and-media-literacy-in-disguise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e7256615335a80a828d8a5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ce28ec61bfe94500926987138e344116~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Diana Graber</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullying Prevention Month: Why It Matters More Than Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[October marks National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take action against a problem that touches nearly every school and community. ]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/bullying-prevention-month-why-it-matters-more-than-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e487e15410b45ad9a80b13</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:26:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a72b43eb9c574c5f99e07691cd12429e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Connor Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Schools Should Prioritize Digital Wellness in 2025: A Mental Health Professional’s Perspective on the Cyber Civics Health &#38; Wellness Series ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/why-schools-should-prioritize-digital-wellness-in-2025-a-mental-health-professional-s-perspective-o</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688ad9ffa1ccd6aa398b2f96</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:00:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ac8061214cd84eeab7a91eaf91b26ed8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Connor Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Time and Spending: Teaching Kids to Balance Digital Life and Financial Responsibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child using phone Kids today are growing up in a world full of screens and digital spending. For parents, this means juggling two tough...]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/screen-time-and-spending-teaching-kids-to-balance-digital-life-and-financial-responsibility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6882e959d452706b149930e8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f85ddf490a824a398b6fa6c238c1bb6e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Bowman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids and Chatbots: When AI Feels Like A New Best Friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kids are forming emotional bonds with chatbots. With digital literacy and parental guidance, kids can have healthy interactions that...]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/kids-and-chatbots-when-ai-feels-like-a-new-best-friend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685ca94ae9ff6142481eca3e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:02:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0a0b0b_3627dbb0648349b5b07915c681feef35~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Pamela Rutledge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instead of Banning Cellphones in School, Connecticut District Embraced Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/instead-of-banning-cellphones-in-school-connecticut-district-embraced-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6845b3e3e0f98f52e29ba67e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:08:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6bccd_db56f3b3c23c4b3899e8c37b6abd8a28~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Diana Graber</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Leaders: How Parents Can Cultivate Leadership in Children from an Early Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leadership doesn’t begin in the boardroom—it begins at home. The seeds of confidence, responsibility, and initiative are planted early,...]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/raising-leaders-how-parents-can-cultivate-leadership-in-children-from-an-early-age</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682d31617d7e1977531c7dc4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 14:00:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6162e488038547ec9a320c190238b74a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Guest Author </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Wi-Fi Puts Your Kids at Risk, Here’s What You Can Do About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Wi-Fi is everywhere!  From coffee shops and school libraries to airports and malls, these open networks make it easy to stay...]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/public-wi-fi-puts-your-kids-at-risk-here-s-what-you-can-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680afcb202e22389d106c4af</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7cd37f8901674ce1b37687f4f1e12567~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Guest Author</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Are We So Lonely? Understanding the Loneliness Epidemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor Note: This post has been republished from the author's Substack with their express permission ( https://drpam.substack.com/p/why-a...]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/why-are-we-so-lonely-understanding-the-loneliness-epidemic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67da1d937190489f1966a638</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_87e39ddba1a44a63aa99593d43bc3088~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pamela Rutledge, PhD, MBA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberbullying and Child's Self-Esteem: Recognizing the Signs and Offering Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the internet offers countless opportunities for connection and learning, it also poses a growing threat: cyberbullying. It is the...]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/cyberbullying-and-child-s-self-esteem-recognizing-the-signs-and-offering-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d0be576ee571608c183490</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ed60c93251d646fa8d47628e1834ee73~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olena Sobolieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Time to Pause Use of Artificial Intelligence in Early Childhood Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[As it turns out, generative AI – at least in its current incarnations – is different enough from previous media technologies to require a ch]]></description><link>https://www.cyberwise.org/post/it-s-time-to-pause-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-early-childhood-education-a-provocation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d07a47cb42add681a1026c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:28:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6bccd_e48462d989404181b65659a88553977b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_902,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faith Rogow, Ph.D</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>