Teaching Students to be Smart News Media Consumers

We spoke with Shaelynn Farnsworth, the director of educator network expansion for the News Literacy Project. The News Literacy Project’s mission is to create better informed, more engaged and more empowered individuals — and ultimately, a stronger democracy. ...
How Every Day Can Be “Safer Internet Day”

How Every Day Can Be “Safer Internet Day”

Officially, Safer Internet Day was Tuesday, February 9th, recognized in more than 100 countries around the world.  But, in the U.S., the official Safer Internet Day celebration was online and asynchronous, which means all of the resources, videos and activities...
ConnectSafely Hosts US Safer Internet Day 2021

ConnectSafely Hosts US Safer Internet Day 2021

PALO ALTO, CA — February 5, 2021 — ConnectSafely.org, the nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security, is once again hosting the official U.S. Safer Internet Day on Feb. 9. Only this year, Safer...
Safer Internet Day 2020 Rewind

Safer Internet Day 2020 Rewind

Welcome remarks from Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely; Leslie Boggs, President of National PTA; and Mountain View Mayor Margaret Abe-Koga. ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid interviews camera phone creator Philippe Kahn. Moderator Tami Bhaumik talks creators with Roblox...