Parent Outreach | EGUSD Digital Citizenship

Talk to Me! The Pros and Cons of Chatbots for Today’s Teens

by webmaster | Nov 21, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Chatbots, Common Sense Education, Parent Outreach

As chatbots become more integrated into our digital world, their usage among teens is on the rise. From answering homework questions to providing emotional support, chatbots can offer immediate assistance across many areas. However, as with any new technology,...

From AI to Online Trust: Student Voices Lead the Way in Digital Citizenship

by webmaster | Oct 10, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Common Sense Media, Digital Citizenship Week, Parent Outreach

As we approach Digital Citizenship Week (October 14-18), EGUSD joins Common Sense Media and thousands of educators in promoting a healthy, balanced, and positive approach to media and tech use among students. This time is also a great opportunity to remind parents and...

Helping Parents Juggle the Ins and Outs of Popular Apps

by webmaster | Apr 24, 2024 | Common Sense Media, Parent Outreach, Parental Controls, Social Media

Does the statement “I have no idea what my kid does online” frighten you, or can you relate? Let’s face it, kids growing up in today’s digital age, combined with the speed at which new apps or existing apps with new features are popping up, makes it...

Quishing? Be Aware the Next Time you Scan a Random QR Code

by webmaster | Jan 29, 2024 | Parent Outreach

What do you get when you combine QR codes and phishing? You get Quishing (also known as Qishing) – a new way for bad actors to steal your information. QR codes are not new on the scene – they were invented in 1994 by Japanese company Denso Wave for...

Strength in Awareness: Suicide Prevention Resources for Families

by webmaster | Sep 19, 2023 | Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Parent Outreach, Suicide Prevention Month

Teen suicide is a pressing issue that affects families, communities, and schools across the globe. Addressing this problem requires a collaborative effort involving peers, parents, educators, mental health professionals, and policymakers. September is Suicide...

Saturn App Resurgence: Navigating Student Privacy Concerns and Parental Worry

by webmaster | Aug 23, 2023 | Parent Outreach, Social Media

When fellow educators came to us at the beginning of the new school year with concerns over the Saturn App – an app that has been around since 2018 – we realized the need to do some digging. It appears that there has been a resurgence in its popularity...