A new article from SheKnows highlights our latest research data on screen time, revealing that teens average 8.5 hours per day, and that nearly 50% of teens are online "almost constantly." Diving deeper into the research, YouTube, Snapchat, and Instagram are the most frequently used platforms, and while many teens may use social media to relax, some underestimate their screen time and respond that it's challenging to control their usage. These findings underscore the complex role of the internet as a potential escape from real-life challenges and are valuable to both parents and educators, as screen time often carries over from home to school. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/evscJ8eT #SKBeAMan
Common Sense Media
Civic and Social Organizations
San Francisco, CA 20,646 followers
The leading independent source for media recommendations and advice for families and educators.
About us
Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. We combine original research with game-changing advocacy efforts to make the digital world work better for all kids. Our advocacy work highlights legislation related to technology and identifies solutions that protect consumer privacy, push for better connectivity for students and families, and hold tech companies accountable to ensure a healthy internet for all. Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews. Our timely parenting advice supports families as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of raising kids in the digital age. Common Sense Education supports K–12 schools with everything educators need to empower the next generation of digital citizens. Our innovative, award-winning Digital Citizenship Curriculum prepares students with lifelong habits and skills, supports teachers with training and recognition, and engages families and communities with helpful tips and tools. Schools everywhere rely on our free curriculum, expert advice, and edtech ratings to help kids thrive. Our Stress-Free App for Finding The Best Kids’ Entertainment: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/appinstall
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
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- San Francisco, CA
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- Nonprofit
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- 2003
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- Age-based ratings/reviews of movies, apps, TV, sites, books, music, K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum, Promoting public policies around digital learning; kids' online privacy; quality early ed; childhood poverty, Digital Well-Being, and Digital Parenting Articles/Resources/Tips
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Common Sense's research-backed ratings and reviews of AI products help people better understand benefits and risks of this rapidly evolving technology so they can make informed decisions around safe, ethical use of these tools. Launching today, our newest reviews assess popular AI chatbots that pose unique opportunities and risks to teens, including Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. Read the new reviews: https://lnkd.in/gzU-emDV #AI #AIReviews #ClaudeAI #GeminiAI #PerplexityAI #TechReviews
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As our summer internship program comes to a close, we want to extend a huge thank you to our incredible interns who joined us from across the country. Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have made a significant impact on our team, and we couldn’t be more appreciative. To celebrate your time with us, we wrapped up the season with a presentation of your phenomenal projects, followed by memorable outing to a Giants vs. White Sox baseball game. It was a fantastic way to enjoy some fun, reflect on your achievements, and say a proper goodbye. We are so grateful for your contributions and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Thank you for being a part of our team and for all your thoughtful, hard work this summer! #Internship #ThankYou #TeamCelebration #BaseballGame #FutureLeaders
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Check out this great op-ed from our Ariel Fox Johnson in The 74 Media on 50 years of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which established early protections for students' personally identifiable information. But thanks to advancing technology, today's classroom poses a lot more risks. And it's time for this policy to get an update.
Happy birthday FERPA! 🎉 The federal student privacy law turns 50 today. As explained more in this piece in The 74, it is showing its age. And, especially post Loper Bright, the ball is in Congress' court to update it. #privacy #StudentPrivacy Common Sense Media The 74 Media
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Our Director of Research, Supreet Mann, PhD, joined Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC on her Parenting with Impact podcast last week. Dr. Mann shared findings from our 2023 report, Teens and Pornography, which examined how young people engage with online pornography, both intentionally and unintentionally. She also discussed some of the psychological and emotional effects of exposure to pornographic material on children and teens. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dziKG5WV
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We’re excited to be a part of a new Cybersecurity Alliance, featuring 19 organizations committed to providing resources for young people to protect themselves online. Learn More: https://comsen.se/3SIYYd6 Alongside: Girls Who Code, BlackGirlsHack / BGH Foundation, Black Girls In Cyber, CodeHS, Code.org, CyberTorial Org, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Empow(h)er, Geena Davis Institute, Girl Scouts of Greater New York, Girl Security, Raíces Cyber Org, Startfield, The Accelerated Training Program (T-ATP), Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) and Women + Cybersecurity = Women's Society of Cyberjutsu. #Cybersecurity
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This week Common Sense Media had the honor of hosting educators from the South Korean Ministry of Education. Our conversation was so powerful that I was inspired to write a short article about the experience. I'm grateful to Jenna Jang(Lee) for helping make this event happen and to the amazing Jamie Nunez for being such a fun co-facilitator.
Learning from South Korean Educators
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Did you catch yesterday’s #edWebinar Digital Days, Positive Ways: Back-to-School Checklist for Digital Well-Being? Thanks to Common Sense Media!
Digital Days, Positive Ways: Back-to-School Checklist for Digital Well-Being - edWeb
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The Olympic spirit is alive and well in our SF offices! #Olympics2024
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We asked our #Interns what reminders they give their parents to avoid scams. From spotting fake links to handling calls from unknown numbers, stronger cybersecurity knowledge is more crucial than ever. #Cybersecurity