Media Literacy – Defining and Teaching a Must-Have Skill
It would be difficult to read a newspaper, listen to a news broadcast, or open any social media site without seeing some reference to “fake news.” NPR NewsHour’s recent interview How online hoaxes and fake news played a role in the election highlights...
4th Annual Stand Up, Speak Out! Rally
We were proud to see students from Roy Herburger Elementary School and Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School actively participating at the October 19 Stand Up, Speak Up! Rally at the State Capitol. We also appreciate the dedication and commitment of EGUSD Board...
Digital Citizenship Week 2016
“WHEREAS, The recognition of Digital Citizenship Week is proposed in simultaneous recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, Connected Educator Month, and National Cyber Security Awareness Month; and …” Did you hear? The California State Legislature has...
Common Sense Media Launches #DeviceFreeDinner Campaign
If you were watching the Olympics, you might already know about Common Sense Media’s #DeviceFreeDinner Campaign. During prime-time Olympic coverage, Common Sense Media launched a challenge to families to put away devices at the dinner table. Throughout the...
EGUSD Becomes First District in Sacramento Region to Become a Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Certified District
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is the first school district in Northern California to receive the Common Sense Media’s (CSM) Digital Citizenship District Certification. The certification demonstrates the District’s and its educators’ commitment in...
Main Themes of EGUSD Digital Citizenship
1. Cyberbullying
2. Digital Footprint
3. Protecting Online Privacy
4. Intellectual Property
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