CCS Recognized for Digital Citizenship

Charlotte Central School has received an award of distinction from Common Sense Education for their work around digital citizenship with students. This is an award that Williston earned a few years ago. All of our schools are striving to receive this recognition, but most importantly, all of our faculty and staff are committed to addressing this topic in many ways and in many realms every day with our students. We are focused on developing digital citizens who contribute positively to the community. Digital citizenship may be defined as the continuously developing norms of appropriate, responsible, and empowered technology use. In other words, how to be safe, kind, and responsible online. 

If you are not yet familiar with the many resources offered via Common Sense Media's website, we strongly encourage you to visit the site. You will find reviews of books, movies, websites, games, and more. There are posts and forums about many topics that we all face today with our children, such as screen time, setting limits, Fortnite(!), and the impact of media.  https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Congratulations to CCS!

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Official Press Release: 

Digital media and technology are evolving at a dizzying pace, both unlocking extraordinary opportunities and posing real risks for young people. Students are using the immense power of the Internet and mobile technology to explore, connect, create, and learn in ways never before imagined, both in and out of the classroom. But issues that emerge from this 24/7 connected culture such as cyberbullying, privacy lapses, and uncertainty about which information to trust online, are surfacing both in schools and at home.

Charlotte Central School sees these as teachable moments. We believe that digital citizenship skills have become essential for students in the 21st century, especially in schools like ours that are using technology to transform learning. That’s why we are committed to teaching our students how to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly. CCS has just been approved as a Common School, an honor that recognizes our efforts in teaching digital citizenship to young people and engaging the entire school community in this important discussion. The recognition acknowledges our school's commitment to helping students think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.

This honor is provided by Common Sense Education, part of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

We are one of the more than 50,000 schools across the country that use Common Sense Education’s groundbreaking education resources. As a result, our students are better equipped to navigate the digital world and use devices for learning.

To learn more about Common Sense Education, visit www.commonsense.org/education.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Sumner and Jen Roth - CCS CoPrincipals