by webmaster | Dec 3, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Parent Outreach
Have you ever scrolled through your social media feed and thought, “Something about this post feels… off?” You’re not alone. Social media platforms are increasingly flooded with what experts call “AI slop” – low-quality, mass-produced content created by...
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Chatbots
Over the past year, the role of chatbots in teens’ lives has shifted dramatically. What was once a novelty, used for homework help or emotional support, has become a more complex and sometimes concerning part of our students’ digital lives. With new California...
by webmaster | Oct 17, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Common Sense Education, Curriculum, Digital Citizenship Week
Why Digital Citizenship Matters Now More Than Ever Our students are growing up in a media saturated environment where digital interactions shape their identities, friendships/relationships and how they view and understand the world around them. From influencers to...
by webmaster | Sep 3, 2025 | Common Sense Education, Curriculum
Over a decade ago, in 2011, Elk Grove Unified School District launched their Internet Safety Task Force to educate staff and students and to inform parents on the safe, effective, and ethical use of the internet. At that time, much of EGUSD’s focus, as well as the...
by webmaster | Apr 2, 2025 | Online Scams
In today’s digital world, where nearly everything is just a click away, online scams are more sophisticated and widespread than ever. For teens and young adults who have grown up online, the idea of spotting a scam might seem second nature, but the reality is that...