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The Common Sense Privacy Program evaluates popular applications and ed tech products so parents and educators can make informed choices about the media and tech they use with kids and so schools and districts can participate in evaluating the technology used in K–12 classrooms.
Digital Citizenship Program
The award-winning K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum addresses top concerns for schools and educators, prepares students to make smart choices online and in life, supports teachers with training and recognition, and engages the whole community through family outreach.
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